Quiz: Autotrophs vs Heterotrophs - How Organisms Obtain Nutrients

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Q1 Beginner 1 pts

According to the video, what do heterotrophs consume to obtain nutrients? Video Reference:
"Generally, animals are heterotrophs which means that they consume organic matter...."

Timestamp: 1:10

Organic matter Inorganic substances Light energy Chemical energy

Q2 Beginner 1 pts

The video explains that autotrophs make organic substances from what type of substances? Video Reference:
"To be more specific, they make organic substances (such as glucose) from inorganic substances (such ..."

Timestamp: 1:35

Organic Inorganic Light Chemical

Q3 Intermediate 2 pts

The organism Euglena is an example of being both an autotroph and heterotroph. Video Reference:
"Euglena can do photosynthesis as autotrophs, but they can also be heterotrophs and consume organic m..."

Timestamp: 3:25

True

False

Q4 Intermediate 2 pts

What is the key difference between how autotrophs and heterotrophs obtain carbon, according to the video? Video Reference:
"Autotrophs and heterotrophs obtain carbon differently---autotrophs generally use an inorganic source..."

Timestamp: 3:50

Autotrophs use an inorganic carbon source, heterotrophs use an organic carbon source Autotrophs use an organic carbon source, heterotrophs use an inorganic carbon source Both use inorganic carbon sources Both use organic carbon sources

Q5 Beginner 1 pts

According to the video, what type of organisms are plants classified as? Video Reference:
"Plants are an example of a photoautotroph, because they use light as their energy source...."

Timestamp: 4:35

Photoautotrophs Chemoautotrophs Photoheterotrophs Chemoheterotrophs

Q6 Advanced 3 pts

The video mentions bacteria living in deep sea vents as an example of which type of organism? Video Reference:
"Bacteria that are chemoautotrophs are a great example. They are autotrophs as they can make their ow..."

Timestamp: 5:10

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Photoautotrophs Chemoautotrophs Photoheterotrophs Chemoheterotrophs

Q7 Beginner 1 pts

Humans and other animals are classified as chemoheterotrophs. Video Reference:
"Humans, as well as other animals, are examples of chemoheterotrophs. Humans have to consume organic ..."

Timestamp: 6:00

True

False

Q8 Advanced 3 pts

Which of the following statements about chemosynthetic organisms are true? Video Reference:
"Chemosynthetic organisms are a type of autotroph that use chemical energy to produce organic compoun..."

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They use chemical energy to produce organic compounds They are found in extreme environments like hydrothermal vents They play an important role in deep sea ecosystems They require sunlight as an energy source

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Quiz: Autotrophs vs Heterotrophs - How Organisms Obtain Nutrients

According to the video, what do heterotrophs consume to obtain nutrients? Video Reference: "Generally, animals are heterotrophs which means that they consume organic matter...." Timestamp: 1:10

The video explains that autotrophs make organic substances from what type of substances? Video Reference: "To be more specific, they make organic substances (such as glucose) from inorganic substances (such ..." Timestamp: 1:35

The organism Euglena is an example of being both an autotroph and heterotroph. Video Reference: "Euglena can do photosynthesis as autotrophs, but they can also be heterotrophs and consume organic m..." Timestamp: 3:25

What is the key difference between how autotrophs and heterotrophs obtain carbon, according to the video? Video Reference: "Autotrophs and heterotrophs obtain carbon differently---autotrophs generally use an inorganic source..." Timestamp: 3:50

According to the video, what type of organisms are plants classified as? Video Reference: "Plants are an example of a photoautotroph, because they use light as their energy source...." Timestamp: 4:35

The video mentions bacteria living in deep sea vents as an example of which type of organism? Video Reference: "Bacteria that are chemoautotrophs are a great example. They are autotrophs as they can make their ow..." Timestamp: 5:10

Humans and other animals are classified as chemoheterotrophs. Video Reference: "Humans, as well as other animals, are examples of chemoheterotrophs. Humans have to consume organic ..." Timestamp: 6:00

Which of the following statements about chemosynthetic organisms are true? Video Reference: "Chemosynthetic organisms are a type of autotroph that use chemical energy to produce organic compoun..."