Question

Which of the following statements is true regarding autotrophs?

• A. They depend on other organisms for energy and all nourishment
• B. They generate energy and produce food from dead organism
• C. They capture energy from sunlight and give it to animals to make their food
• D. They capture energy from the sun to produce food for themselves

Answer 1

The correct option is D They capture energy from the sun to produce food for themselves

Plants are called autotrophs because they utilise the sun's energy and simple compounds like carbon dioxide and water to produce food. They are not dependent on other organisms for food.