what are autotrophs ..../
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An autotroph or primary producer is an organism that produces complex organic compounds using carbon from simple substances such as carbon dioxide, generally using energy from light or inorganic chemical reactions.
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⊹ The organisms which synthesize their own food with the help of solar energy from inorganic raw materials like CO₂ and water are known as Autotrophs.
Eg -- All green plants and other photosynthetic organisms.
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⊹ The two types of autotrophs are --
# Photosynthetic autotrophs ==
→ A group of organisms which uses sunlight as a source of energy are called as Photosynthetic Autotrophs.
Eg -- Higher plants and Cyanobacteria
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# Chemosynthetic Autotroph
→ A group of organisms, which uses inorganic molecules as a source of energy are called as Chemosynthetic Autotrophs.
Eg -- Methanogens and Thermoacidophiles
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