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What is the difference between chemoorganotrophs and heterotrophs?

Answer 1

Heterotrophs are organisms that obtain carbon from organic sources; they can be classified as either photoorganoheterotrophs or chemorganotrophs.

The oxidation of organic compounds provides energy for chemorganoheterotrophs.

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Answer 2

Easton Bailey

Chemoorganotrophs obtain energy by breaking down organic molecules, while heterotrophs obtain energy by consuming organic compounds produced by other organisms.

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