Which Organism(s)is/are Autotrophic

Question

Which organism(s)is/are autotrophic?
A) Coral reef fish
B) An African lion
C) Bacteria that break down dead tissues for nutrients
D) A maple tree
E) A fungus that dissolves the roots of a dead tree

Accepted Answer

Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food using energy from the sun or chemicals. Maple trees are autotrophic because they undergo photosynthesis to produce glucose, which they use as energy to sustain growth and survival.