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Plants capable of performing photosynthesis belong to which one among the following types of organisms?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Heterotrophs” option2=”Saprotrophs” option3=”Autotrophs” option4=”Chemoheterotrophs” correct=”option3″]<\/p>\n

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\nC) Autotrophs
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\nOrganisms are classified based on how they obtain energy and carbon.
\n– Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food using light, water, carbon dioxide, or other chemicals. Plants capable of photosynthesis use light energy (photoautotrophs) to synthesize organic compounds from inorganic sources like CO2 and water.
\n– Heterotrophs obtain carbon by consuming other organisms (plants or animals).
\n– Saprotrophs are heterotrophs that feed on dead organic matter.
\n– Chemoheterotrophs obtain both energy and carbon from consuming organic compounds.
\nPlants that perform photosynthesis are the primary producers in most ecosystems and are classified as autotrophs.
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\nPhotosynthesis is a vital process for life on Earth, converting light energy into chemical energy stored in organic molecules. This process releases oxygen as a byproduct, which is essential for the respiration of many organisms, including animals. Algae and some bacteria also perform photosynthesis.
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Plants capable of performing photosynthesis belong to which one among the following types of organisms? [amp_mcq option1=”Heterotrophs” option2=”Saprotrophs” option3=”Autotrophs” option4=”Chemoheterotrophs” correct=”option3″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CAPF – 2013 Download PDFAttempt Online C) Autotrophs Organisms are classified based on how they obtain energy and carbon. – Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their … <\/p>\n

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