Which of the following is a phototroph?
A)a tree
B)a mushroom
C)bacteria growing on decomposing matter
D)an earthworm
E)a person

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Phototrophs are organisms that obtain their energy from sunlight, making them capable of photosynthesis. Trees are examples of phototrophs as they use the process of photosynthesis to produce their own food from sunlight. Mushrooms, bacteria growing on decomposing matter, earthworms, and humans are not phototrophs as they do not use photosynthesis to obtain energy.

Which of the Following Is a Phototroph