Autotroph vs Heterotroph

Front

What is the main difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

Back

Autotrophs can make their own food using sunlight or chemical energy, while heterotrophs cannot and must consume other organisms for energy.

Front

Which type of organisms are typically plants?

Back

Autotrophs

Front

What is an autotroph?

Back

An organism that can make their own food.

Front

Which terms best describe heterotrophs?

Back

Animals; consumers

Front

What is another term to describe a producer?

Back

Autotroph

Front

Which terms best describe autotrophs?

Back

Plants; producers

Front

Give an example of an autotroph.

Back

Plants like trees, grass, and algae.

Front

Give an example of a heterotroph.

Back

Animals like dogs, cats, and humans.

Front

What role do autotrophs play in an ecosystem?

Back

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

Front

What role do heterotrophs play in an ecosystem?

Back

They are consumers that obtain energy by eating other organisms.