Science, asked by nairaroy38, 1 year ago

What do you mean by autotrophs and hetrotrophs​

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Answered by avinash8981
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Explanation:

# autotrophs are the organisms thatcan prepare their food themselves by the components available in surrounding.

# heterotrophs are those organisms which can't prepare their food themselves, they are dependent on other organisms.

Answered by krnevissajitta
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Answer:

Explanation:

                            Autotroph                          Heterotroph

Produce own food: Yes                                          No

Food chain level:         Primary                       Secondary and tertiary

Autotroph Definition: An organism that is able to form nutritional organic substances from simple inorganic substances such as carbon dioxide.Produce their own food for energy.

Heterotrophs cannot produce organic compounds from inorganic sources and therefore rely on consuming other organisms in the food chain. They eat other organisms to get proteins and energy.

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