Is yeast autotrophic or heterotrophic?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether yeast is capable of producing its own food (autotrophic) or if it needs to consume other organic materials (heterotrophic). This involves understanding the nutritional classification of yeast.
Answer
Heterotrophic
Yeast is heterotrophic.
Answer for screen readers
Yeast is heterotrophic.
More Information
Yeast relies on organic compounds for nutrition, which means it cannot produce its own food as autotrophs do. Instead, it absorbs nutrients from its environment, classifying it as heterotrophic.
Sources
- Yeast is a heterotroph - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- Q: Is yeast an autotroph or a heterotroph? - CK-12 - ck12.org
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