A plant which manufactures its own food is

Autotrophic

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Symbiotic

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Heterotrophic

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Saprophytic

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Solution

The correct option is A Autotrophic
A. The name autotroph is derived as "auto" means self and "troph" means feeding. so, the plants which can manufacture its own food are called as autotrophs.
B. Symbiotic organisms are organisms which produce food by depending upon others for substances.
C. Heterotrophs are organisms which cannot produce their own food and depend on others for it.
D. Saprophytes are plants which obtain energy from dead and decaying matter.
So, the correct answer is 'Autotrophic'.

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