lithotroph

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An organism that obtains its energy from inorganic compounds (such as ammonia) via electron transfer
Organism that uses an inorganic substrate such as ammonia or hydrogen as an electron donor in energy metabolism There are two types of lithotrophs: chemolithotroph and photolithotroph
A microorganism that synthesizes all organic molecules from inorganic sources
An organism that uses inorganic carbon such as carbon dioxide or bicarbonate as a carbon source and an external energy source