Question

Difference between Autotrophs and Hetrotrophs ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food, using materials from inorganic sources. The word “autotroph” comes from the root words “auto” for “self” and “troph” for “food.” An autotroph is an organism that feeds itself, without the assistance of any other organisms.

Whereas,A heterotroph is an organism that cannot manufacture its own food by carbon fixation and therefore derives its intake of nutrition from other sources of organic carbon, mainly plant or animal matter. In the food chain, heterotrophs are secondary and tertiary consumers.

Answer 2

Answer:

It is simple

Autotrophs are those which living organisms which can make their own food Ex:- Plants, algae etc

Hetrotrophs are those living organisms which directly or indirectly depend on other living organisms for food Ex:- Humans, animals etc