Question

Is algae a heterotroph?

Answer 1

Algae

1. Although the majority of algae are autotrophic, there are a few that are heterotrophic in nature.
2. With the exception of brown and red algae, most algae are green in color and can synthesize their own food.
3. They are not green in color, are heterotrophic (although certain species may be autotrophic), and get their nutrition from a variety of carbon sources.