Organisms that can make their own food using inorganic molecules are called: a. autotrophs b. heterotrophs c. photoautotrophs d. chemoautotrophs
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However, the question specifies that these organisms use inorganic molecules to do so. This narrows down the options to photoautotrophs and chemoautotrophs. Photoautotrophs use light as their energy source, while chemoautotrophs use inorganic molecules. Show more…
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