Multiple choice

The organisms that synthesise their own food are called _______.

  1. Saprophytes

  2. Autotrophs

  3. Herbivores

  4. Heterotrophs

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Autotrophs are organisms capable of synthesizing their own food using simple inorganic substances, typically through photosynthesis (like green plants) or chemosynthesis. Heterotrophs depend on other organisms for food, herbivores specifically eat plants, and saprophytes feed on dead and decaying organic matter.