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autotrophs and heterotrophs

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Autotrophs :

Organisms which make their own food are called autotrophs
All green plants are autotrophs.
They have chlorophyll.

Heterotrophs :

Organisms which obtain their food directly or indirectly from plants are called heterotrophs.
Non-green plants and animals including human beings are heterotrophs.
They lack chlorophyll.

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