Heterotrophs

Click all examples of heterotrophs

• plants

• animals

• bacteria

• some types of fungi and protists

Which terms best describe heterotrophs?

• Plants; producers

• Animals; producers

• Plants; consumers

• Animals; consumers

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

What is another name to describe a heterotroph?

• Consumer

• Producer

How can animals and fungi best be classified?

• Autotroph

• Heterotroph

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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

• Carnivores

• Producers

• Heterotrophs

• Autotrophs

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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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the difference between heterotroph and autotroph?

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the difference between heterotroph and autotroph?

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What are humans?

• Autotrophs

• Heterotrophs

Which category of organism cannot make its own food?

• Autotroph

• Heterotroph