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| organism that is able to capture energy from sunlight or chemicals and use it to produce its own food from inorganic compounds; also called a producer |
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| First producer of energy-rich compounds that are later used by other organisms |
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| Process used by plants and other autotrophs to capture light energy and use it to power chemical reactions that convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen energy-rich carbohydrates such as sugar and starches |
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| process in which chemical energy is used to produce carbohydrates |
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| Organism that obtains food by consuming other living things; also called a consumer |
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