Question

Which of the following best explains the difference between autotrophs and

heterotrophs?
A Heterotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food and autotrophs are organisms that
must consume or break down other organisms for food.
B Autotrophs are consumers and heterotrophs are producers.
C Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food and heterotrophs are organisms that
must consume or break down other organisms for food.
D Heterotrophs live in terrestrial ecosystems only and autotrophs can live in terrestrial or aquatic
ecosystems.

Answer 1

C. Autotrophs (plants) are organisms that can produce their own food and heterotrophs (animals) are organisms that must consume or break down other organisms for food.