Which of the following is the first trophic level in every ecosystem?(1 point)

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heterotroph
heterotroph

autotroph
autotroph

primary consumer
primary consumer

tertiary consumer

Answer 1

The first trophic level in every ecosystem is the autotroph. Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food, typically through photosynthesis (like plants) or chemosynthesis (like certain bacteria). They form the base of the food chain.