Question

Living organisms that cannot make their own food are called _________ or _________.

• A. Heterotrophs
• B. Consumers

Answer 1

1. Heterotrophs are also called consumers because they consume green plants or other animals.
2. Heterotrophs belong to the second and third levels in a food chain.
3. They get energy indirectly from the producers or other consumers.

Final answer: Living organisms that cannot make their own food are called heterotrophs and consumers.