Autotrophs in Ecosystems

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<p>Ability to create organic molecules from inorganic molecules (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consume other organisms for energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Organisms that produce their own food from inorganic substances without consuming other organisms.

Organisms that create organic molecules, essential for life, from inorganic materials like CO2.

Autotrophs that use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into organic molecules.

Complex molecules containing carbon that are produced by autotrophs from inorganic compounds.

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The method by which photoautotrophs convert light energy into chemical energy stored in organic molecules.

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Autotrophs are self-sustaining organisms, meaning they don't rely on consuming other organisms for sustenance.
They are considered the producers in ecosystems, creating organic molecules from inorganic sources like carbon dioxide.
Most plants are photoautotrophs, utilizing sunlight's energy to synthesize organic compounds from water and carbon dioxide.