Autotroph and Heterotrophs Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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What is an autotroph?
A
An organism that makes its own food
2
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What is a Heterotroph
A
An organism that gets its food by consuming other living things
3
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What process do most autotrophs use to make food?
A
Photosynthesis
4
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Can autotrophs survive without sunlight?
A
Yes, some use chemosynthesis, using energy from chemical reactions
5
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Why are autotrophs called producers
A
Because they produce energy rich food for themselves
6
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Why are heterotrophs called consumers
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They consume other organisms to get energy
7
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Are Fungi autotrophs or heterotrophs
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Heterotrophs - they absorb nutrients from other organisms
8
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how are autotrophs and heterotrophs connected in the food chain?
A
Autotrophs provide the base energy source, and heterotrophs depend on them directly or indirectly for food
