Question

Heterotrophs obtain chemical energy from ______________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Heterotrophs obtain chemical energy for their survival by eating plants and animals.

Explanation:

• The chemical energy that organism need comes from food. They break this food down to obtain energy.
• Depending on their source of nutrients , they are classified into: Autotrophs and Heterotrophs.
• Autotrophs use sunlight and photosynthesize to produce their own food. They are often known as producers.
• Heterotrophs are beings that can't prepare their own food and consume other organisms to obtain energy.They are also called consumers.
• Examples include: Animals, fungi,etc.