Question

why are plants known as autotrophs?

Answer 1

Hey mate here is ur answer

Autotrophs means who makes their own food.
And capable to make own food
So the plants are the one of the producers who make their own food.. So they are know as autotrophs.. They are the first producers in the whole food chain

Hope it helps you

@heeny....

Answer 2

Plants are known as autotrops because plants can make their own from simple raw materials like sunlight, carbon dioxide , water and minerals in the presence of chlorophyll.
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