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exam lesson name: the nature of science, the chemistry of l ecology
exam number: 700941rr
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question 16 of 20 :
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1. what type of organism utilizes photosynthesis to produce food?

a. frogs
b. sharks
c. autotrophs
d. heterotrophs

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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Frogs are heterotrophs (consumers), not producers via photosynthesis.
• Option B: Sharks are also heterotrophs (consumers) and do not perform photosynthesis.
• Option C: Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food, and many autotrophs (like plants, algae) use photosynthesis to convert light energy into chemical energy (food).
• Option D: Heterotrophs rely on consuming other organisms for food and do not perform photosynthesis.

Answer:

C. Autotrophs