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Differentiate between autotrophs and heterotrophs, giving two examples of each.

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Autotrophs Heterotrophs
Organisms which can make their own food from simple substances are called autotrophs. Organisms which can not make their own food and obtain it directly or indirectly from green plants are called heterotrophs.
They are producers. They are consumers.
For example, all green plants, cynobacteria, etc. For example, all animals like cow, lion and humans.

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