A species of bacteria uses chemosynthesis to produce food while algae use photosynthesis to produce their own food. Both bacteria and algae would be classified as WHICH of the following?

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producers (heterotrophs)

producers (heterotrophs)

consumers (heterotrophs)

consumers (heterotrophs)

producers (autotrophs)

producers (autotrophs)

consumers (autotrophs)

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Both bacteria that use chemosynthesis and algae that use photosynthesis are classified as producers (autotrophs). They are able to produce their own food, making them autotrophic organisms.