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Which of the following can grow in absence of CO2 or carbon sources?(a) Autotrophs(b) Mixotrophs(c) Chemoautotrophs(d) Facultative autotrophsThis question was addressed to me during an interview for a job.This is a very interesting question from Cell Nutrients in portion An Overview of Biological Basics & Enzymes of Bioprocess Engineering

Answer» CORRECT answer is (d) Facultative AUTOTROPHS

Best explanation: Facultative autotrophs NORMALLY grow under autotrophic conditions; however, they can grow under heterotrophic conditions in the absence of CO2 and INORGANIC energy sources.


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