An organism that cannot make their own food and are dependent on others for food are known as _ and .

producers
consumers

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autotrophs
consumers

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autotrophs
producers

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heterotrophs
consumers

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The correct option is D heterotrophs
consumers

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An organism that cannot make their own food and are dependent on others for food are known as _________________ and ________________.

The correct option is D heterotrophs consumers

An organism that cannot make their own food and are dependent on others for food are known as _ and .

The correct option is D heterotrophs
consumers