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

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Autotrophs can produce their own food from inorganic substances like carbon dioxide through processes such as photosynthesis, while heterotrophs cannot synthesize their own food and must consume organic compounds for energy.

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