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10 grade science

What are organisms that make their own food called?

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Organisms that make their own food are called autotrophs. Autotrophs are capable of synthesizing organic compounds, such as carbohydrates, from inorganic substances like carbon dioxide and water. They use energy from sunlight (photosynthesis) or chemical reactions (chemosynthesis) to convert these simple substances into complex organic molecules that serve as their source of energy and building blocks for growth. Plants are the most common example of autotrophic organisms, as they use photosynthesis to produce their own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.