Organisms that depend on an external source of organic compounds are called _________.
A)autotrophs
B)heterotrophs
C)chemotrophs
D)phototrophs
E)externotrophs

Name: Organisms that depend on an external source of organic compounds are called _________. A)autotrophs B)heterotrophs C)chemotrophs D)phototrophs E)externotrophs
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Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own organic compounds and rely on external sources of nutrition, such as consuming other organisms or organic materials.

Organisms That Depend on an External Source of Organic Compounds