Match the numbered terms to the descriptions that follow. For each item, choose all appropriate terms, but only appropriate terms.
1. autotroph
2. heterotroph
3. phototroph
4. chemotroph
-an organism that obtains its energy from chemicals
A)1 only
B)2 only
C)3 only
D)4 only
E)1 and 4

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A chemotroph is an organism that obtains its energy from chemicals, while a phototroph obtains its energy from sunlight. An autotroph is an organism that can produce its own food, while a heterotroph must consume other organisms for food. Therefore, options A, C, and E are not appropriate choices, while option D (chemotroph) is the correct choice.

Match the Numbered Terms to the Descriptions That Follow