EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Autotrophs are organisms that can synthesize their own food using light, inorganic substances such as CO2, H2O, minerals, etc. Example: plants, algae. Humans are not autotrophs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Autotrophs are known as producers because they are able to make their own food from raw materials and energy. Examples include plants, algae, and some types of bacteria. Heterotrophs are known as consumers because they consume producers or other consumers. Dogs, birds, fish, and humans are all examples of heterotrophs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The following organism is not an autotroph: Mushroom. A mushroom is a type of fungus, and fungi are not autotrophs. This means they are unable to undergo photosynthesis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Humans are an example of heterotrophs because we obtain carbon from food sources (other organisms).

Detailed explanation-5: -Examples of autotrophs include plants, algae, plankton and bacteria. The food chain is comprised of producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers and tertiary consumers.