Nitrifying Archaea such as Nitrosopumilus maritimus use ________ as a sole carbon source and are capable of obtaining sufficient energy by aerobically oxidizing ________.
A) CO₂ / NO
B) sugars / ammonia
C) CO₂ / ammonia
D) organic acids / NO

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Nitrifying Archaea such as Nitrosopumilus maritimus obtain their carbon source from CO₂ and obtain energy by aerobically oxidizing ammonia. Therefore, the correct answer is C, where CO₂ is the sole carbon source and ammonia is oxidized for energy.

Nitrifying Archaea Such as Nitrosopumilus Maritimus Use ________ as a Sole