Multiple choice

From the autotrophs, the energy goes to the _________ and then finally to the__________.

  1. heterotrophs and producers

  2. carnivores and omnivores

  3. heterotrophs and decomposers

  4. producers and decomposers
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Energy flows from autotrophs (producers that make their own food) to heterotrophs (consumers that eat other organisms) and finally to decomposers (bacteria and fungi that break down dead matter). This is the correct sequence. Option A incorrectly reverses the flow, and other options misplace the components.

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