Autotroph vs. Heterotroph

What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

• They create food for themselves and other organisms.

• They consume other organisms for energy.

• They decompose organic matter.

• They regulate the population of consumers.

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Give an example of an autotroph.

• Animals

• Fungi

• Plants, algae, and some bacteria

• Decomposers

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What is the byproduct of photosynthesis?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Glucose

• Nitrogen

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What is the significance of photosynthesis in the food chain?

• It converts solar energy into chemical energy, supporting life.

• It produces oxygen as a waste product without any other benefits.

• It is the process by which animals obtain energy from food.

• It helps in the decomposition of organic matter.

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What are consumers that eat ONLY PLANTS called?

• Carnivores

• Omnivores

• Herbivores

• Detritivores

What is the primary source of energy for autotrophs?

• Sunlight

• Wind

• Geothermal heat

• Nuclear energy

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How do herbivores obtain energy?

• By consuming plants.

• By consuming meat.

• By photosynthesis.

• By absorbing nutrients from the soil.

What is another name to describe an autotroph?

• Consumer

• Decomposer

• Producer

• Herbivore

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

• Heterotrophs

• Autotrophs

• Decomposers

• Saprophytes

What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

• Autotrophs consume other organisms for food; heterotrophs make their own food.

• Autotrophs make their own food; heterotrophs consume other organisms for food.

• Autotrophs and heterotrophs are the same; both make their own food.

• Heterotrophs can photosynthesize, while autotrophs cannot.