Question

how do consumers obtain energy and nutrients? *
by consuming other organisms, such as plants and animals.
by absorbing sunlight directly and converting it to energy.
by producing their own food through photosynthesis.
by decomposing dead organisms to release stored energy.

Explanation:

• Consumers (like animals, fungi, etc.) can't make their own food via photosynthesis (that's producers like plants) or absorb sunlight directly for energy (also a producer/plant trait). Decomposers break down dead organisms, while consumers get energy by eating other organisms (plants, animals, etc.). So the correct option is the first one.

Answer:

A. By consuming other organisms, such as plants and animals.