Autotrophs vs Heterotrophs

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• How do autotrophs capture the energy in sunlight?
• How do heterotrophs get their energy?
• How do heterotrophs depend on autotrophs for energy?
• What are some examples of autotrophs?
• Is grass an example of an autotroph or a heterotroph?
• Are eubacteria autotrophic or heterotrophic?
• What is the difference between chemoorganotrophs and heterotrophs?
• What are heterotrophic algae?
• What is the difference between ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination?
• What are some examples of producers, consumers, and decomposers?
• Identify the source of energy for autotrophs and heterotrophs?
• What is the ultimate source of energy autotrophs use to produce their own food?
• Heterotrophs must obtain organic molecules that have been synthesized by what?
• Why are humans called heterotrophs?
• Do heterotrophs convert solar energy into chemical energy?
• What would happen if there were no heterotrophs on earth?