Autotrophs & Heterotrophs: The Unseen Nutritional Alliance
Photosynthesis, a cornerstone concept in biology, underpins the very existence of autotrophs, organisms like plants that self-nourish by converting light energy into chemical energy. Ecology highlights the critical role these autotrophs play as primary producers, forming the base of virtually all food chains. Consequently, heterotrophs, including organisms like humans, depend on autotrophs directly or indirectly […]