Bee Chapter 4

Organisms that make their own food.

• heterotroph

• consumers

• autotrophs

• detritivores

Plants use the sun's energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into sugars in what process.

• Chemosynthesis

• Photosynthesis

• Autotroph

• Cellular respiration

Process by which some organisms, such as certain bacteria, use chemical energy to produce carbohydrates.

• Chemosynthesis

• Photosynthesis

• Decomposing

• Cellular respiration

Organisms that rely on other organisms for their energy and food supply are called heterotrophs.

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• false

Obtain energy and nutrients by eating plant leaves, roots, seeds, or fruit.

• Omnivores

• Carnivores

• Herbivores

• Scavengers

Kill and eat other animals.

• Herbivores

• Carnivores

• Scavengers

• Detritivores

An animal that eats both plants and animals.

• Herbivore

• Carnivore

• Decomposer

• Omnivore

Feed by breaking down organic matter.

• Detritivores

• Decomposers

• autotrophs

• Herbivores

Feed on plant and animal remains and other dead matter,

• Detritivores

• Omnivores

• Herbivores

• Scavengers

A series of steps in which organisms transfer energy by eating and being eaten is called a food chain.

• true

• false