An autotrophA heterotroph is an organism that uses the energy from the sun or inorganic substances to make its own food; it is also called a producer.

An autotroph makes its own food using energy from sunlight or inorganic substances, so it is a producer. A heterotroph cannot make its own food and gets energy by consuming other organisms. Therefore, the correct choice is A) An autotroph.

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