1. Describe the difference between heterotrophs and autotrophs and provide an example of each. 2. List the main types of photosynthetic autotrophs. 3. List some benefits of photosynthetic organisms for the biosphere as a whole. (Remember that the biosphere consists of all ecosystems on Earth.)
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