feeding on other organisms.
Heterotrophs get carbon molecules by consuming other organisms or their byproducts through processes such as feeding and digestion. They rely on autotrophs to synthesize organic compounds that contain carbon through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.
Heterotrophs obtain carbon molecules by consuming other organisms or organic matter. They break down the complex organic molecules into simpler forms through processes like digestion and cellular respiration to obtain the carbon they need for growth and energy production.
In heterotrophs, energy for life processes comes from the chemical energy stored in the bonds of organic molecules, such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. This energy is released through processes like cellular respiration to fuel cellular activities.
Primitive heterotrophs likely produced energy through processes like glycolysis, fermentation, or anaerobic respiration. These processes involved breaking down organic molecules from their environment to generate ATP, the cell's energy currency. Over time, more efficient mechanisms like aerobic respiration evolved, allowing for greater energy production.
False from what i understand heterotrophs are animals and animals get their energy from other animals/ plants. Autotrophs are the ones that convert solar energy in to chemical energy through photosynthesis
nutrient molecules are broken down
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Organisms that consume preexisting organic molecules are called heterotrophs.
Autotrophs don't necessarily "make" anything that heterotrophs need. The word autotroph means that the organism produces its own source of food. Heterotrophs depend on autotrophs as an essential source of food and nutrients (nitrogen, etc.).
Heterotrophs get carbon molecules by consuming other organisms or their byproducts through processes such as feeding and digestion. They rely on autotrophs to synthesize organic compounds that contain carbon through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.
Heterotrophs obtain carbon molecules by consuming other organisms or organic matter. They break down the complex organic molecules into simpler forms through processes like digestion and cellular respiration to obtain the carbon they need for growth and energy production.
Autotrophs use carbon-containing molecules for energy and to build organic compounds through photosynthesis. Heterotrophs obtain these carbon-containing molecules by consuming other organisms or their organic matter for energy and to support their own growth and metabolism.
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