Algae are autotrophic. - Vidyadip

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Algae are autotrophic.

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$-$There is chlorophyll in the cells of algae.
$-$They produce organic substances by photosynthesis in the presence of sunlight, with the help of chlorophyll.
$-$They use this organic material as a food.
$-$As algae prepare their food by themselves they are autotrophic.

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