Question

what type of organism converts light energy from the sun into chemical energy?
a) a detritivore
b) a chemoautotroph
c) a heterotroph
d) a photoautotroph

Explanation:

• A detritivore (Option A) feeds on dead organic matter.
• A chemoautotroph (Option B) uses chemical energy to produce organic compounds.
• A heterotroph (Option C) consumes other organisms for energy.
• A photoautotroph (Option D) uses light energy (from the Sun) to convert carbon dioxide and water into chemical energy (glucose) through photosynthesis.

Answer:

D. a photoautotroph