Question

Green plants are called __________.

Answer 1

Green plants:

1. Plants appear green in colour due to the presence of a green pigment known as chlorophyll.
2. Green plants are known as producers or autotrophs because they can synthesise their own food and do not depend upon others for nourishment.
3. The process by which plants can synthesise their own food with the help of water, sunlight and carbon dioxide is known as photosynthesis.
   6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O_2.
   (carbon dioxide) (water) (glucose) (oxygen)

Final answer:
Green plants are called producers.