Question

Which kind of organism is an autotroph? consumer producer decomposer herbivore

Answer 1

Autotrophs are producers.

Explanation:

• Autotrophs belong to the producer trophic level in the food chain.
• They are capable of converting atmospheric carbon dioxide and water (obtained from the soil) in the presence of sunlight, to sugar (carbohydrate), oxygen and water vapour.
• This process is known to be Photosynthesis.
• Presence of chlorophyll (found in chloroplast) in green plant cells is essential for this process.
• The autotrophs can make their own food.
• Examples include : green plants, trees, free living photosynthetic bacteria and algae.

Answer 2

Autotroph are called as producer

Explanation:

Autotroph or producers are called those living organism that are capable of producing their own food with the help of sun light,water and carbon dioxide and produce carbohydrate rich food along with oxygen which is required by consumers.