Chapter 9 Autotroph vs. Heterotroph

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What is another name to describe an autotroph?

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Producer

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Which terms best describe heterotrophs?

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Animals; consumers

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A/an _______________ is an organism capable of producing its own food via photosynthesis.

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Autotroph

Front

Which terms best describe autotrophs?

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Plants; producers

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Requires organic (living) carbon source.

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Heterotroph

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What is the primary process by which autotrophs produce food?

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Photosynthesis

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What are the two main types of autotrophs?

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Photoautotrophs and Chemoautotrophs

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Give an example of a heterotroph.

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Humans, animals, fungi

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What role do autotrophs play in an ecosystem?

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They are primary producers that convert solar energy into chemical energy.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food; heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy.