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Chapter 16, Problem 3TYK
In terms of nutrition, autotrophs are to heterotrophs as
a. kelp are to diatoms.
b. archaea are to bacteria.
c. slime molds are to algae.
d. algae are to slime molds.
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What types of organisms can produce their own food required to survive?
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Decomposers
a. break down dead organic matter in the environment by secreting digestive enzymes.
b. break down living organic matter by secreting digestive enzymes.
c. destroy living cells and then break them down with digestive enzymes.
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Organisms that can make their own food using inorganic molecules are called: a. autotrophs b. heterotrophs c. photoautotrophs d. chemoautotrophs
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Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (9th Edition)
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