Question

Which compound can provide the energy for chemosynthesis?(1 point)
Responses

carbon dioxide
carbon dioxide

hydrogen sulfide
hydrogen sulfide

oxygen
oxygen

water

Answer 1

The compound that can provide the energy for chemosynthesis is **hydrogen sulfide**. Chemosynthetic organisms, such as certain bacteria and archaea, use hydrogen sulfide as a source of energy by oxidizing it to produce energy, which is then used to convert carbon dioxide and other compounds into organic matter.