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What are the two different characteristics that distinguish autotrophs from heterotrophs?

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Living things are classified as either an autotroph or a heterotroph. An autotroph can produce its own food from the substances which are directly available in the surrounding. Heterotrophs are not capable and are dependent on the produce of the autotrophs for food. 
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