Heterotrophs vs Autotrophs

Organisms that cannot make their own food and must obtain energy from external sources are called

• autotrophs

• heterotrophs

• thylakoids

• plants

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Which terms best describe heterotrophs?

• Plants; producers

• Animals; producers

• Plants; consumers

• Animals; consumers

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What is another name to describe a heterotroph?

• Consumer

• Producer

How can animals and fungi best be classified?

• Autotroph

• Heterotroph

What is the difference between heterotroph and autotroph?

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Organisms that cannot make their own food and must obtain energy from external sources are called ______________ .

• Carnivores

• Producers

• Heterotrophs

• Autotrophs

What is the difference between heterotroph and autotroph?

Autotrophs differ from heterotrophs because they

• utilize oxygen to burn food.

• do not require oxygen to live.

• make carbon dioxide as a product of using food.

• make their own food from carbon dioxide and water.

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Which of the following is a true statement about the relationship between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

• Autotrophs consume heterotrophs to obtain energy.

• Heterotrophs produce oxygen that autotrophs need for photosynthesis.

• Autotrophs produce the organic molecules that heterotrophs need for energy and growth.

• Heterotrophs convert sunlight into chemical energy, which autotrophs then use.

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What are the differences between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

Groups:

(a) Heterotrophs

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(b) autotrophs

• ex: tiger

• ex: human

• can make its own food

• ex: Plants

• cannot make its own food

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