_____ are Organisms That Derive Carbon from Organic Compounds

Question

_____ are organisms that derive carbon from organic compounds.
A)Phototrophs
B)Autotrophs
C)Heterotrophs
D)Chemotrophs

Accepted Answer

Heterotrophs are organisms that obtain carbon from organic compounds produced by other organisms, such as plants or other heterotrophs. They cannot produce their own organic compounds and therefore rely on external sources for their energy and carbon needs.