Autotrophs and Heterotrophs

What do you call organisms that can make their own food?

• heterotophs

• autotrophs

• trophies

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Organisms that cannot make their own food and must get energy from eating other organisms are called...

• autotrophs

• heterotrophs

• plants

Which of the following organism above are considered "Heterotrophic"?

• Deer

• Fern Plant

• Apple Tree

• Owl

• Skunk

What is another name to describe an autotroph?

• Consumer

• Producer

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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What type of organisms are capable of producing their own food through photosynthesis?

• Heterotrophs

• Autotrophs

• Decomposers

• Omnivores

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What are the differences between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

Groups:

(a) Heterotrophs

,

(b) autotrophs

• ex: Plants

• cannot make its own food

• ex: tiger

• ex: human

• can make its own food

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How do heterotrophs contribute to the flow of energy in an ecosystem?

• By producing energy through photosynthesis

• By breaking down organic matter and releasing nutrients

• By consuming autotrophs and other heterotrophs

• By absorbing sunlight directly

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James and Grace are having a debate about asparagus. What is asparagus?

• autotroph

• heterotroph

Which of the following is an example of a HETEROTROPH?

• Grass

• Algae

• Lemon Tree

• Bear