Which of the following statements correctly describes a distinction between autotrophs and heterotrophs? A) Only heterotrophs perform cellular respiration. B) Only heterotrophs have mitochondria. C) Only autotrophs can produce organic molecules from CO₂ and other inorganic materials. D) Only autotrophs require oxygen to produce organic molecules.

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Autotrophs can produce their own organic molecules from carbon dioxide and other inorganic materials through processes like photosynthesis, unlike heterotrophs, which must consume organic material to obtain energy.

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