The following table depicts characteristics of five prokaryotic species (A-E). Use the information in the table to answer the following questions.

-Which species is most self-sustaining in terms of obtaining nutrition in environments containing little fixed nitrogen or carbon?
A) species A
B) species B
C) species C
D) species D
E) species E

Question

The following table depicts characteristics of five prokaryotic species (A-E). Use the information in the table to answer the following questions.
 
-Which species is most self-sustaining in terms of obtaining nutrition in environments containing little fixed nitrogen or carbon?
A) species A 
B) species B 
C) species C 
D) species D 
E) species E

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Species E is most likely to be self-sustaining in environments with little fixed nitrogen or carbon if it has adaptations such as nitrogen fixation capabilities (for obtaining nitrogen) and photosynthesis or chemosynthesis (for obtaining carbon). These processes allow an organism to produce its own food and access essential nutrients in challenging environments.

The Following Table Depicts Characteristics of Five Prokaryotic Species (A-E)