Which of the following characteristics differentiates an autotroph from a heterotroph?

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A heterotroph must obtain its energy from an autotroph or other heterotroph. Autotrophs only obtain their energy from the Sun.

An autotroph can only obtain its energy from a heterotroph.

An autotroph must obtain its energy from a heterotroph or other autotroph ... Heterotrophs only obtain their energy from the Sun.

A heterotroph can only obtain its energy from an autotroph.

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Brynn

16 December, 17:06

Which of the following characteristics differentiates an autotroph from a heterotroph?

Question options:

A heterotroph must obtain its energy from an autotroph or other heterotroph. Autotrophs only obtain their energy from the Sun.

An autotroph can only obtain its energy from a heterotroph.

An autotroph must obtain its energy from a heterotroph or other autotroph ... Heterotrophs only obtain their energy from the Sun.

A heterotroph can only obtain its energy from an autotroph.

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Remington Pearson · Answer 1

The option A is correct option.

A heterotroph must obtain its energy from an autotroph or other heterotroph. Autotrophs only obtain their energy from the Sun.

Explanation: Heterotrophs are organism which cannot produce their own food. Autotrophs are organism which can produce its own food. So according to above information all options except A is correct one.