Multiple choice Which of the following organisms is called autotroph? Earthworm Grass Cow Human Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Grass is an autotroph because it produces its own food through photosynthesis, using sunlight, water, and CO2. Autotrophs form the base of most food chains. Earthworms, cows, and humans are heterotrophs that must consume other organisms for energy.