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Which of the following statements about the autotrophs is incorrect?

A

They synthesise carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll

B

They store carbohydrats in the form of starch

C

They convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates in the absence of sunlight

D

They constitute the first trophic level in food chains

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C

Autotrophs take in food from the outside world and convert them into stored forms of energy. This material is taken in the form of carbon dioxide and water which is converted into carbohydrates in the presence of sunlight and chlorophull.
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