Match the numbered terms to the description that follows. Choose all appropriate terms.
1)autotroph
2)heterotroph
3)phototroph
4)chemotroph
An organism that obtains both carbon and energy by ingesting prey
A) 1 only
B) 4 only
C) 1 and 3
D) 2 and 4
E) 1, 3, and 4

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An organism that ingests prey for both carbon and energy is a heterotroph (2) because it relies on other organisms for food, and it can also be considered a chemotroph (4) if it obtains energy by the oxidation of electron donors in its environment, which can include organic food sources.

Match the Numbered Terms to the Description That Follows