Question

31 multiple choice 1 point an organism that captures energy directly from sunlight or chemicals to produce its own food is called a(n) primary producer (autotroph) decomposer consumer omnivore

Explanation:

• A primary producer (autotroph) can make its own food. Plants are autotrophs as they use sunlight (through photosynthesis) to produce food. Some bacteria can use chemicals (chemosynthesis) to make food.
• A decomposer breaks down dead organisms. For example, fungi decompose dead plants.
• A consumer eats other organisms. Herbivores eat plants, carnivores eat other animals.
• An omnivore is a type of consumer that eats both plants and animals.

Answer:

Primary producer (autotroph)