Questions and Answers
What are autotrophs?
What do heterotrophs do?
Organisms that cannot make their own energy.
What is the process performed by photoautotrophs?
Photosynthesis to convert sunlight into glucose.
What do chemoautotrophs do?
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What are consumers?
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What do decomposers gain nutrients from?
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What is a herbivore?
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What is a carnivore?
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What are omnivores?
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Study Notes
Autotrophs and Heterotrophs
- Autotrophs create their own energy, mainly through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.
- Heterotrophs rely on consuming other organisms for energy and nutrients.
Types of Autotrophs
- Photoautotrophs: Use sunlight to perform photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy (glucose).
- Chemoautotrophs: Utilize chemical reactions to convert inorganic compounds into glucose through chemosynthesis.
Nutritional Categories
- Consumers: Organisms that obtain nutrients by eating other living beings.
- Decomposers: Break down dead organisms, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Specific Dietary Types
- Herbivores: Organisms that exclusively consume plants for their nutritional needs.
- Carnivores: Organisms that primarily eat meat, relying on other animals for energy.
- Omnivores: Flexible eaters who consume both plants and animals, taking advantage of diverse food sources.
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This flashcard quiz covers the essential differences between autotrophs and heterotrophs. It includes definitions of key terms such as photoautotrophs and chemoautotrophs, making it a great resource for understanding energy production in organisms.
