Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between autotrophs and heterotrophs? A) Autotrophs produce their organic molecules from CO₂ and other inorganic molecules, whereas heterotrophs obtain their organic molecules from compounds produced by other organisms. B) Heterotrophs produce their organic molecules from CO₂ and other inorganic molecules, whereas autotrophs obtain their organic molecules from compounds produced by other organisms. C) Both autotrophs and heterotrophs produce some of their organic molecules from CO₂ and other inorganic molecules. D) Heterotrophs are considered the producers of the biosphere, whereas autotrophs are consumers.

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Autotrophs can synthesize their own food from inorganic substances (like CO2) through processes such as photosynthesis, making them producers. Heterotrophs, on the other hand, cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms or organic matter, making them consumers.

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