Question

12/40 an organism that needs to eat other organisms to obtain energy is known as a: heterotroph autotroph mutualist producer

Explanation:

Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own energy - rich organic compounds and must consume other organisms for energy. Autotrophs can produce their own food through processes like photosynthesis. Mutualists engage in mutually - beneficial relationships. Producers are autotrophs that produce food for other organisms in an ecosystem.

Answer:

A. Heterotroph