Question

Taj incorrectly states that autotrophs are also known as consumers that need to feed on other organisms, including plants and animals, to gain energy. Which of the following best describes consumers that feed on other organisms such as plants and animals for energy?(1 point)

trophic levels

heterotrophs

carnivores

herbivores

Answer 1

heterotrophs

Explanation: Heterotrophs cannot make their own food and obtain energy by consuming other organisms (including herbivores and carnivores). Autotrophs make their own food; trophic levels are positions in a food chain.