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Define autotrophs.


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Autotrophs:

  1. Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food by the process of photosynthesis.
  2. During photosynthesis, these organisms use solar energy and inorganic raw materials such as CO2 and water to synthesize sugar molecules like glucose.
  3. All green plants and green alga comprise autotrophs.

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