Question

number correct14 number incorrect 3 plants, algae and other organisms that make their own energy - rich compounds (food) by photosynthesis are called... a. primary producers b. primary consumers (first order consumers) c. secondary consumers (second order consumers) d. tertiary consumers (third order consumers)

Explanation:

Plants, algae etc. that produce their own food via photosynthesis are primary producers in an ecosystem. They form the base of the food - chain by converting solar energy into chemical energy.

Answer:

A. Primary producers