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Give reason why plants are called autotrophs.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Term "Autotroph":** - The word "autotroph" is derived from two Greek words: "auto" meaning "self" and "troph" meaning "nourishment" or "feeding." Therefore, autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food. 2. **Plants as Autotrophs:** - Plants are classified as autotrophs because they have the ability to make their own food through a process called photosynthesis. This means they do not rely on other organisms for their nutrition. ...
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