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The Process of Photosynthesis — Quiz

Question 4 • Biology

Which of these statements is true about autotrophs, but not heterotrophs?

Answer
A
They use chlorophyll and oxygen to make carbon dioxide and water.
B
They use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make sugars.
C
They use sunlight, water, and oxygen to make chlorophyll.
D
They use sugar and oxygen to make carbon dioxide and water.

Explanation

Autotrophs such as plants make their own food through photosynthesis. They use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce sugars, releasing oxygen as a byproduct. Thus, the true statement is that they use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make sugars; choice B describes this process.

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