Select the correct statement

Options

A. Heterotrophs do not synthesise their own food
B. Heterotrophs utilise solar energy for photosynthesis
C. Heterotrophs synthesis their own food
D. Heterotrophs are capable of converting carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates

Answer

a

Explanation

Heterotrophs are those organisms which cannot make their own food from inorganic substances like `CO_(2)` and water as they do not have chlorophyll to trap solar energy, e.g., all animals, most bacteria and fungi.
They depend on other organisms for their food. Autotrophs aynthesise their own food through photosynthesis by utilising solar energy . e.g., green plants.