Which of the following statements is correct with respect to heterotrophic organisms?

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Heterotrophic organisms are organisms that cannot produce their own food and rely on other organisms for their nutrition. They use preformed organic compounds for biosynthesis, hence option A is correct. Most organotrophs, which are organisms that obtain energy from organic compounds, are also heterotrophs, hence option B is correct. Along with decomposers, heterotrophs are ecologically defined as consumers, hence option C is correct. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct with Respect to Heterotrophic