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Differentiate between autotrophs and heterotrophs.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Autotrophs**: - Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food. They utilize energy from sunlight (through photosynthesis) or from chemical reactions (chemosynthesis) to create organic compounds. 2. **Definition of Heterotrophs**: - Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food. Instead, they rely on consuming other organisms (autotrophs or other heterotrophs) for their nutritional needs. ...
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