Question

Why nitrifying bacteria are called chemoautotrophs .

Answer 1

Chemo means - Chemicals or Inorganic Substance

Autotrophs mean - Organisms which prepare their own food.

So, nitrifying bacteria use atmospheric nitrogen to synthesies their own food, henceforth they are termed as chemoautotrophs.

Answer 2

Answer:

Eubacteria, or “true” bacteria, are single-celled prokaryotic microorganisms that have a range of characteristics and are found in various conditions throughout all parts of the world. All types of bacteria fall under this title, except for archaebacteria.