Question

Which of the following statements is a correct distinction between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

• A. Only heterotrophs require chemical compounds from the environment.
• B. Cellular respiration is unique to heterotrophs.
• C. Only heterotrophs have mitochondria.
• D. Autotrophs, but not heterotrophs, can nourish themselves beginning with CO2 and other nutrients that are inorganic.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Autotrophs, but not heterotrophs, can nourish themselves beginning with CO2 and other nutrients that are inorganic.

Heterotrophs depend on autotrophs either directly or indirectly.