By feeding on other organisms.
feeding on other organisms.
Molecules that contain the element Carbon are known as organic molecules.
No, inorganic molecules are not carbon based.
No.Hydrocarbon molecules contain hydrogen and carbon atoms.It is carbohydrate molecules that contain hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen atoms.
By feeding on other organisms.
feeding on other organisms.
growth
growth
growth
autotrophs gain carbon via CO2. Heterotrophs gain carbon by consuming organic molecules.
Heterotrophs are dependent on autotrophs for a variety of reasons. The most obvious reason is that autotrophs are the only organisms that can produce organic molecules from inorganic molecules. This means that heterotrophs must consume autotrophs (or the organic molecules they produce) in order to obtain the organic molecules they need to survive. In addition to this, autotrophs play a vital role in the global carbon and water cycles. They take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and use it to produce organic molecules. This helps to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which would otherwise contribute to global warming. Autotrophs also release water vapor into the atmosphere through the process of transpiration. This helps to regulate the Earth's temperature and keep it habitable for other organisms. Without autotrophs, the world would be a very different place. Heterotrophs would not be able to survive, and the planet would be uninhabitable for most other organisms.
heterotrophs
E. Producers
nutrient molecules are broken down
Heterotrophs are organisms that consume food in order to obtain energy. These organisms get their energy by consuming organic molecules.
all heterotrophs