Question

define autotrophes and hectrotrophes

Answer 1

An autotroph or producer is an organism that produces complex organic compounds from simple substances present in its surroundings, generally using energy from light or inorganic chemical reactions.

A heterotroph is an organism that ingests or absorbs organic carbon in order to be able to produce energy and synthesize compounds to maintain its life.

Answer 2

Most autotrophs make their "food" through photosynthesis using the energy of the sun.Heterotrophs cannot make their own food, so they must eat or absorb it. Chemosynthesis is used to produce food using the chemical energy stored in inorganic molecules