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When heterotrophs consume food (organic compounds), they convert it to usable chemical energy, primarily in the form of _______, during the process of _______.

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The correct answer is - ATP , glycolysis.

Step-by-step explanation:

Heterotrophs are the organism, depends on other organisms for their food and energy. They get their energy when they take their food (glucose or other organic compound).

This organic compound is convert into the chemical energy or energy currency primarily, ATP during the process of glycolysis, the first stage or cycle of cellular respiration.

Thus, the correct answer is : ATP, glycolysis.

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