Match each term to its most suitable description.
-autotroph
A)absorbs light
B)converts light to chemical energy
C)organisms that make their own food
D)process that is minimized in C4 and CAM plants
E)organisms that obtain energy from consuming other organisms

Question

Match each term to its most suitable description.
-autotroph
A)absorbs light
B)converts light to chemical energy
C)organisms that make their own food
D)process that is minimized in C4 and CAM plants
E)​organisms that obtain energy from consuming other organisms

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Autotrophs are organisms that make their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

Answer: B
 Autotrophs convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis.

Answer: D
 The process of photorespiration is minimized in C4 and CAM plants, which are types of autotrophs.

Answer: E
 Heterotrophs are organisms that obtain energy by consuming other organisms, not by making their own food.

Match Each Term to Its Most Suitable Description