Answer
(b) Many microorganisms in this group are
infectious
(a) Many microorganisms in this group can carry out photosynthesis
(a) Members of this group usually do not cause disease
(b) Members of this group carry out the same metabolic processes as humans
(b) Members of this group break down organic compounds to obtain energy
(a) Members of this group synthesize organic compounds to obtain energy.
Work Step by Step
The following are the characteristics of autotrophs and chemoheterotrophs:
Autotrophs - can carry out photosynthesis; usually do not cause disease; and synthesize organic compounds to obtain energy.
Chemoheterotrophs- are
infectious; carry out the same metabolic processes as humans; and break down organic compounds to obtain energy.
