Question

The autotrophs that introduce solar energy into the ecosystem include _____ plants and ______ .

Answer 1

Autotrophs:

1. Autotrophs are organisms that can perform photosynthesis and synthesize their own food.
2. These organisms have a green colored pigment called chlorophyll in them that helps them in trapping sunlight energy.
3. They utilize this energy, carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose.
4. Autotrophs include all green plants and some bacteria such as cyanobacteria and blue-green algae.

Final answer: The autotrophs that introduce solar energy into the ecosystem include green plants and bacteria.