NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -An autotroph is an organism that can produce its own food using light, water, carbon dioxide, or other chemicals. Because autotrophs produce their own food, they are sometimes called producers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Producers, also known as autotrophs, make their own food. They make up the first level of every food chain. Autotrophs are usually plants or one-celled organisms. Nearly all autotrophs use a process called photosynthesis to create “food” (a nutrient called glucose) from sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct option is A producers. Autotrophs are also known as producers. They occupy the first trophic level. They convert the solar energy into chemical energy making it available for the successive trophic levels.

Detailed explanation-4: -Final answer: They convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates in the absence of sunlight is incorrect.

Detailed explanation-5: -Another name for an autotroph is autophyte. It can also be called a producer for its capacity to produce its own food.