Organism that can capture energy from sunlight or chemicals and use it to produce their own food from inorganic compounds. They are also called producers.
A mushroom is a heterotroph, meaning it obtains its nutrition by consuming organic matter from other sources. It cannot produce its own food through photosynthesis like autotrophs.
Yes. The onion is a plant, meaning it can do photosynthesis. Autotrophs (spellcheck) are a type of organism that makes its own food. Photosynthesis is one of the best examples of an organism making its own food.
Yes, producers do break down dead organisms through a process called decomposition. Decomposers such as bacteria and fungi play a crucial role in breaking down dead organisms and releasing nutrients back into the ecosystem for producers to utilize. This recycles the organic matter and allows for the continued growth of living organisms in the ecosystem.