Difference between revisions of "Autotroph"
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: [[Noun]]: '''Autotroph''' | : [[Noun]]: '''Autotroph''' | ||
| − | : [[Adjective]]: | + | : [[Adjective]]: '''Autotrophic''' |
===About Autotrophs=== | ===About Autotrophs=== | ||
| + | : '''Autotrophs''' are also known as '[[producer]]s'. | ||
| + | : '''Autotrophs''' are the first [[Trophic Level|trophic level]] in a [[community]]. | ||
| + | : '''Autotrophs''' usually make their food by [[photosynthesis]] in which [[Carbon Dioxide]] and [[Water]] are converted into [[Glucose]] using the [[energy]] supplied by sunlight. However, there are some [[organism]]s that can use other [[energy]] sources to make their own food. | ||
| + | : '''Autotrophs''' are eaten by [[heterotroph]]s. | ||
Latest revision as of 12:45, 8 May 2020
Key Stage 4
Meaning
An autotroph is an organism that makes its own food using inorganic molecules and an external energy source.
About Autotrophs
- Autotrophs are also known as 'producers'.
- Autotrophs are the first trophic level in a community.
- Autotrophs usually make their food by photosynthesis in which Carbon Dioxide and Water are converted into Glucose using the energy supplied by sunlight. However, there are some organisms that can use other energy sources to make their own food.
- Autotrophs are eaten by heterotrophs.