Question

d. None of the above 44. Which of the following does not depend on the sun directly or indirectly for their energy?

Answer 1

Chemosynthetic bacteria:-

Chemosynthetic bacteria do not need sunlight to grow because they prepare their food without the help of light. They use inorganic molecules as a source of energy and convert into organic substances. They obtain energy from the oxidation of organic substances.

Photosynthetic bacteria and plants-derive energy directly from the sun.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Chemosynthetic bacteria.'

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