Defrentiate between atotrophs and heterotrophs
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Explanation:
The differences between autotrophs and heterotrophs are given below:
Autotrophs Heterotrophs
1. Type of Organisms
in autotrophs, Usually members of the plant kingdom and certain unicellular organisms like cyanobacteria .
in heterotrophs, All members of the animal kingdom
2.Mode of Nutrition
Autotrophs are producers which prepare their own food. Heterotrophs are the consumers who depend on other sources for their food.
3. autotrophs can be classified as photoautotrophs and chemoautotrophs. heterotrophs can be classified as photoheterotrophs and chemoheterotrophs.
4.Presence of chloroplasts.
in autotrophs thee chloroplast helps in preparing food. heterotrophsdo not contain chloroplast, so cannot prepare food.
5.Energy is obtained from
autotrophs obtain energy from inorganic sources by converting light energy into chemical energy. heterotrophs obtain energy directly or indirectly from other organisms.
6. Energy Storage
Autotrophs can store light energy and chemical energy. Heterotrophs cannot store energy.
7. In Food Chain
autotrophs are placed at the primary level in the food chain. heterotrophs are placed in the secondary or tertiary level in the food chain.
8. Locomotion
autotrophs cannot move from their place. heterotrophs Can move from one place to another in search of food and shelter.
9.Examples
Green plants, algae and a few photosynthetic bacteria are examples of autotrophs. Cows, buffaloes, tigers, horses, humans are examples of heterotrophs.
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