write the differences between the autotrophs and heterotrophs in the given table
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An autotroph is a group of organisms capable of producing their own food by utilizing various substances like water, sunlight, air, and other chemicals.
The autotroph is made up of two words; ‘auto’ meaning self and ‘troph’ meaning food.
Autotrophs are thus, capable of producing their own food without any assistance from others.
Autotrophs are also called ‘producers’ as they form the base of ecological food chains and are responsible for all other food for all other organisms.
A heterotroph is a group of organisms that obtain their food from other organisms and are not capable of producing their own food.
The term heterotroph is made up of two words; ‘hetero’ meaning others and ‘troph’ meaning food.
Heterotrophs are also called consumers as they consume food prepared by autotrophs. These organisms form higher trophic levels in the food cycle.
Heterotrophs are further divided into two types based on the source of their energy. Photoheterotrophs obtain their energy from light but depend on producers for their carbon source.
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