Question

1. what is the difference between an autotroph and a heterotroph?
2. what is the name of the process that plants use to make their own food using energy from the sun?
3. identify each of the organisms below as either a heterotroph or an autotroph. pacific viperfish

Explanation:

1. Autotrophs can produce their own food from inorganic substances (e.g., through photosynthesis), while heterotrophs must consume other organisms or organic matter for energy.
2. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, carbon - dioxide, and water to make food (glucose) and oxygen.
3. The pacific viperfish is a heterotroph as it preys on other organisms for food. The plant - like organism is an autotroph as it can make its own food through photosynthesis.

Answer:

1. Autotrophs make their own food from inorganic sources; heterotrophs consume other organisms.
2. Photosynthesis
3. Pacific viperfish: Heterotroph; Plant - like organism: Autotroph