Autotroph or heterotroph

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What is an autotroph?

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An organism that produces its own food using sunlight or chemical energy, such as plants and some bacteria.

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What is a heterotroph?

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An organism that cannot produce its own food and instead consumes other organisms for energy, such as animals and fungi.

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What is the primary difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food, while heterotrophs rely on consuming other organisms.

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Give an example of an autotroph.

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Plants, such as trees and flowers, are examples of autotrophs.

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Give an example of a heterotroph.

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Humans and animals are examples of heterotrophs.

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What role do autotrophs play in an ecosystem?

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They serve as primary producers, forming the base of the food chain.

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What role do heterotrophs play in an ecosystem?

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They act as consumers, feeding on autotrophs or other heterotrophs.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which autotrophs, like plants, convert sunlight into chemical energy (food) using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which heterotrophs convert food into energy, releasing carbon dioxide and water.

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What are prokaryotic cells?

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Single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, such as bacteria.