How do prokaryotes obtain nutrients?
How do prokaryotes obtain nutrients? They meet these needs in a variety of ways. In fact, prokaryotes have just about every possible type of metabolism. They may get energy from light (photo) or chemical compounds (chemo). They may get carbon from carbon dioxide (autotroph) or other living things (heterotroph). Are prokaryotes Photoautotrophs? They may get carbon from carbon dioxide (autotroph) or other living things (heterotroph). Most prokaryotes are chemoheterotrophs. They depend on other organisms for both energy and carbon....In Summary: How Prokaryotes Get Energy.Nutritional modeEnergy sourceCarbon sourcePhotoheterotrophLightOrganic compounds What are the distinguishing characteristics of prokaryotes? Key PointsProkaryotes lack an organized...