Autotroph (autotrophic)

• Title

  Autotroph (autotrophic)

• Definition

  Capable of synthesizing complex organic substances from simple inorganic substrates, i.e., it photosynthesizes.

• Related Terms

  Heterotroph (heterotrophic)

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