Asked by Tiffany Davis on Jul 22, 2024
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Animals, fungi, and most prokaryotes are known as ________.
A) chemoheterotrophs
B) photoautotrophs
C) universal consumers
D) primary producers
E) autophotorespirators
Chemoheterotrophs
Organisms that obtain their energy and carbon from organic compounds, typically by consuming other organisms or organic matter.
Photoautotrophs
Organisms that perform photosynthesis to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water using sunlight.
- Recognize the chief pigments that facilitate photosynthesis and explain their roles.
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Homer CastleJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Animals, fungi, and most prokaryotes are known as chemoheterotrophs because they obtain their energy by consuming organic molecules made by other organisms.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the chief pigments that facilitate photosynthesis and explain their roles.