Question

Determine if the following are autotrophs or heterotrophs: (a) a giant redwood tree, (b) a spider, (c) a rose bush,

(d) a mushroom, (e) a blue whale.

Answer 1

Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food, while heterotrophs rely on consuming other organisms for energy.

Step-by-step explanation:

Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food, while heterotrophs rely on consuming other organisms for energy. (a) A giant redwood tree is an autotroph because it uses photosynthesis to produce its own food. (b) A spider is a heterotroph because it obtains its energy by consuming other organisms. (c) A rose bush is an autotroph because it can carry out photosynthesis. (d) A mushroom is a heterotroph because it obtains nutrients by decomposing organic matter. (e) A blue whale is a heterotroph because it feeds on other organisms.

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Answer 2

The options in the question contain both autotrophs and heterotrophs.
(a) A giant redwood tree = Autotroph
(b) A spider = Heterotroph
(c) A rose bush = Autotroph
(d) A mushroom = Heterotroph
(e) A blue whale = Heterotroph
Autrophs are the organisms that have the capacity to form their own food from inorganic substances like the carbon dioxide.
Heterotrophs are the organisms that cannot produce their own food but depends on other animals or plants for their nutritional needs.