Question

Which organisms can harvest the energy they need through photosynthesis or other processes?

(a) Autotrophs
(b) Heterotrophs
(c) Both autotrophs and heterotrophs
(d) Neither autotrophs nor heterotrophs

Answer 1

Both autotrophs and heterotrophs are capable of harvesting the energy they need, with autotrophs using photosynthesis to produce their own food and heterotrophs relying on other organisms for their energy needs.

Step-by-step explanation:

Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food, while heterotrophs rely on other organisms for their energy needs. Both autotrophs and heterotrophs are capable of harvesting the energy they need. Autotrophs, such as plants, algae, and some bacteria, use photosynthesis to transform sunlight into food. Heterotrophs, including animals, fungi, and most bacteria, cannot make their own food and depend on the sugars produced by autotrophs for their energy. Therefore, the correct answer is (c) Both autotrophs and heterotrophs.