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Differentiate between Photoautotrophs and chemoautotrophs

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Definition**: - **Photoautotrophs**: These are organisms that synthesize their own food using sunlight. They utilize light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen through the process of photosynthesis. - **Chemoautotrophs**: These organisms obtain energy from chemical reactions involving inorganic substances. They synthesize their food through a process called chemosynthesis, using energy derived from the oxidation of inorganic molecules. 2. **Energy Source**: - **Photoautotrophs**: They rely on light energy (sunlight) as their primary energy source for photosynthesis. ...
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