Which of the following describes an organism that obtains energy from light?
A)autotroph only
B)phototroph only
C)autotroph and phototroph
D)heterotroph and chemotroph
E)autotroph,phototroph,and chemotroph

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Phototrophs are organisms that obtain energy from light through photosynthesis. Autotrophs, on the other hand, can obtain energy from sources other than light, such as inorganic compounds, while heterotrophs obtain energy by consuming other organisms. Chemotrophs obtain energy from chemical reactions, which may be either organic or inorganic. Therefore, B is the best choice as phototrophs are a type of autotroph.

Which of the Following Describes an Organism That Obtains Energy