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would heterotrophic organism grow well in inorganic salt media? why or why not?

would heterotrophic organism grow well in inorganic salt media? why or why not?

Answer:

No. Heterotrophs get energy from the environment in the form of chemical bonds within organic molecules (such as glucose). An inorganic salt medium would not supply the needed organic molecules. Your heterotroph would starve.

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