what is mean by autotrphs and hetrophs?
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Organisms are divided into autotrophs and heterotrophs according to their energy pathways. Autotrophs are those organisms that are able to make energy-containing organic molecules from inorganic raw material by using basic energy sources such as sunlight. Plants are the prime example of autotrophs, using photosynthesis. All other organisms must make use of food that comes from other organisms in the form of fats, carbohydrates and proteins. These organisms which feed on others are called heterotrophs.
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Autotrophs The living ones which prepare their own food are called as Autotrophs.
Ex→ Plants prepare their own food by the process of photosynthesis.
Heterotrophs The living ones which can not prepare their own food are called as Heterotrophs.
Ex→ Humans, animals, insects, etc.