4.1 Autotrophs

what are autotrophs commonly referred to as, why

producers

because they synthesise their own organic molecules

how do autotrophs synthesise organic molecules

* synthesise from simple inorganic substances

where do autotrophs get the energy from (process name)

* most get the energy from sunlight via photosynthesis
* some get energy from the oxidation of inorganic molecules via chemosynthesis

where do autotrophs get the simple inorganic molecules from

examples of places

examples of inorganic molecules

from the abiotic environment

air, water and soil

carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen, oxygen and phosphorus

definition of an autotroph

an organism that can produce its own food using light, water, carbon dioxide, or other chemicals

example of autotroph

algae, plankton, plants and bacteria