Autotroph vs Heterotroph

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What is an autotroph?

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An organism that can produce its own food using sunlight or chemical energy.

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What is a heterotroph?

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An organism that cannot make its own food and must obtain energy by consuming other organisms.

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From where do autotrophs obtain their energy?

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The sun.

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Give an example of an autotroph.

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Plants, such as trees and flowers.

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Give an example of a heterotroph.

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Humans, lions, and most animals.

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What do heterotrophs eat to obtain energy?

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Other organisms or their byproducts.

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Are humans autotrophs or heterotrophs?

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Heterotrophs.

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Are plants autotrophs or heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs.

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What is the primary difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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

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What role do autotrophs play in the ecosystem?

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