Which of the following statements is a correct distinction between autotrophs and heterotrophs?
A) Only heterotrophs require chemical compounds from the environment.
B) Cellular respiration is unique to heterotrophs.
C) Only heterotrophs have mitochondria.
D) Autotrophs, but not heterotrophs, can nourish themselves beginning with CO₂ and other nutrients that are inorganic.
E) Only heterotrophs require oxygen.

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Autotrophs are able to synthesize their own food from inorganic compounds such as carbon dioxide, while heterotrophs depend on other organisms for their food. Therefore, only autotrophs can nourish themselves beginning with CO₂ and other inorganic nutrients.

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