What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs in terms of metabolism?

Heterotrophs are organisms that feed on ready-made organic matter. For example, mushrooms, animals, protists (not all). Autotrophs are organisms that convert inorganic substances into organic ones. For example, plants, green protists, cyanobacteria.



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