Small organic molecules that must be provided to bacteria in order for them to grow are called
A)minerals.
B)growth factors.
C)water.
D)vitamins.

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Growth factors are small organic molecules that bacteria require for their growth and survival, but are unable to synthesize on their own. These include amino acids, nucleotides, and vitamins. Minerals are inorganic substances that bacteria require, but are not considered growth factors. Water is important for bacterial growth, but is not considered a small organic molecule. Vitamins are a type of growth factor but are not the best choice because growth factors encompass all essential organic molecules, not just vitamins.

Small Organic Molecules That Must Be Provided to Bacteria in Order