What is an autotroph?
Autotroph or heterotroph

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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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