Question

__ can directly use the energy of sunlight to make their own food, and __ must rely on other organisms to provide the energy they need to survive. photosynthetic organisms; autotrophs heterotrophs; photosynthetic organisms autotrophs; heterotrophs autotrophs; photosynthetic organisms heterotrophs; autotrophs

Explanation:

Autotrophs, like plants, use photosynthesis to convert sunlight into energy - rich food. Heterotrophs cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

Answer:

C. Autotrophs; heterotrophs