(H)Bio Autotroph vs. Heterotroph

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What is another name to describe an autotroph?

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Producer

Front

Which type of organism is independent of other species?

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Autotroph

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What is a heterotroph?

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An organism that obtains organic food molecules by eating other organisms or their byproducts and cannot synthesize organic compounds from inorganic material.

Front

Which terms best describe autotrophs?

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Plants; producers

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What can autotrophs harness as a carbon source?

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Inorganic (nonliving) carbon source (CO2).

Front

What is the primary role of autotrophs in an ecosystem?

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To produce organic compounds from inorganic materials, serving as a food source for heterotrophs.

Front

Give an example of an autotroph.

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Plants, such as trees and grasses.

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Give an example of a heterotroph.

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Animals, such as lions and humans.

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What process do autotrophs use to convert sunlight into energy?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food from inorganic substances, while heterotrophs obtain food by consuming other organisms.