Question

Which of the following best describes an autotroph?

• A. Obtains food by eating other organisms
• B. Synthesizes food from inorganic substances
• C. Obtains energy only from fats
• D. Only operates in aquatic environments

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Synthesizes food from inorganic substances

• Autotrophs produce organic compounds from inorganic molecules, using light or chemical energy.