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Producers:
The autotrophs convert the
radiant energy released by the sun into glucose and
water for the heterotrophs. The plants use
chlorophyll molecules to capture the light energy
for this process.
Autotrophs are self-feeding
organisms, mainly green plants. They produce and
consume their own food. Heterotrophs are non
self-feeding organisms. Here is an example: Since
human beings rely on plants and animals as a food
source, they are heterotrophs.
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