Respuesta :
Autotrophs transform radiant energy into chemical energy, but heterotrophs can’t. XD
Answer: A. Autotrophs transform radiant energy into chemical energy, but heterotrophs can’t.
Explanation: Autotrophs are green plants which contain chlorophyll and thus can absorb energy from the sun. They synthesize food with the help of carbon dioxide and solar energy and turn it into glucose which contains chemical energy in its bonds and is used as food.
[tex]6CO_2+6H_2O\rightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6+6O_2[/tex]
Heterotrophs do not contain chlorophyll, thus cannot absorb sunlight and thus cannot manufacture their own food. They depend on autotrophs for their food needs.