Question

Differentiate between autotrophs and heterotrophs by giving 4 point each

Answer 1

Differences between autotrophs and heterotrophs:

Explanation:

• Autotrophs can produce their own food.

• Autotrophs usually produce their own food by photosynthesis.

• Autotrophs are called as producers in an ecosystem.

• Example of autotrophs includes all kinds of plants.

• Heterotrophs cannot produce their own food and depend on producers as a food source.

• Heterotrophs cannot produce their own food by photosynthesis.

• Heterotrophs are called as consumers in an ecosystem.

• Example of heterotrophs include all kinds of animals.