What is an autotroph?
Autotroph vs Heterotroph

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An organism that can produce its own food using sunlight or chemical energy.
2.
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Which organisms perform photosynthesis?
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Autotrophs, such as plants and some bacteria.
3.
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Why are autotrophs important for life on Earth?
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They are the primary producers of oxygen and organic materials that support life.
4.
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What do heterotrophs rely on for energy?
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They rely on consuming other organisms (plants or animals) for energy.
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Give an example of a heterotroph.
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Animals, including humans.
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What is a heterotroph?
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An organism that cannot produce its own food and must consume others.
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What is photosynthesis?
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The process by which autotrophs convert sunlight into chemical energy.
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