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How do photoautotrophs make energy?

A.They convert carbon dioxide, water, and inorganic compounds into carbohydrates.
B.They convert carbon dioxide, water, and organic molecules to carbohydrates. C.They convert carbon dioxide, sunlight, and organic molecules to carbohydrates. D.They covert carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight into carbohydrates.

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The answer is D. They use photosynthesis to turn sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into carbohydrates.
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Answer;

D.They covert carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight into carbohydrates.

Step-by-step explanation;

-Autotrophs are organisms that have the ability of making their own food. Photoautotrophs make their own food using the process of photosynthesis. They use energy from sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to make organic materials such as simple sugars, that can be used in cellular functions such as respiration.

-Most plants are autotrophs, but all autotrophs plants are not photoautotrophs.

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