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Define heterotrophs and provide an example of how they obtain food.
Heterotrophs are organisms that obtain food by consuming other living things. An example of how they obtain food is by consuming other organisms.
Explain how autotrophs obtain food and provide an example of an autotroph.
Autotrophs make their own food by using energy from sunlight to synthesize food molecules. An example of an autotroph is a plant.
What is the role of photosynthesis in the process of obtaining energy from sunlight?
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert the energy of sunlight into chemical energy stored in carbohydrates.
Why is photosynthesis important for life on Earth?
Photosynthesis is important because it allows autotrophs to capture and convert the energy from sunlight into high-energy carbohydrates, which serve as food for nearly all life on Earth.
What is the meaning of the term 'photosynthesis'?
The term 'photosynthesis' means 'using light to put something together'.
Test your knowledge on the different types of organisms based on how they obtain their food. From heterotrophs that consume other living things to autotrophs that make their own food, challenge yourself with this quiz!
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