Which statement describes the relationship between the deer and plants on the food web? Tree is consumed by insect, which is con

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Which statement describes the relationship between the deer and plants on the food web? Tree is consumed by insect, which is con

sumed by the frog and lizard. The frog and lizard is consumed by the snake and the snake is consumed by the hawk. The mayfly is consumed by the fish and the fish is consumed by the bear. The plants are consumed by the deer and bear. The deer is consumed by the wolf.
A. Autotrophs supply food for the heterotrophs.

B. Autotrophs and heterotrophs compete for the same food source.

C. Heterotrophs supply food for the autotrophs.

D. Autotrophs and heterotrophs share the same food source.

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True [87] · Answer 1 · 2022-09-10T08:37:59+03:00

Answer: A. Autotrophs supply food for the heterotrophs.

Explanation: A deer is a heterotroph and a plant is a autotroph. Examples of heterotrophs are animals and humans, and examples of autotrophs would be plants and algae. Therefore, because a deer consumes plants that means that autotrophs supply food for the heterotrophs. And by the way I did the exam myself and got this answer correct!