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Which of the following statements about the autotrophs is incorrect?

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0%[A] They synthesise carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll.
0%[B] They store carbohydrates in the form of starch.
100%[C] They convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates in the absence of sunlight. ( 6 voters )
0%[D] They constitute the first trophic level in food chains
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Autotrophs take in food from the outside world and convert them into stored forms of energy. This material is taken in the form of carbon dioxide and water which is converted into carbohydrates in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll.

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  1. [C] They convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates in the absence of sunlight.
    Autotrophs means plants, take in food, and convert them into stored forms of energy. This material is taken in the form of CO₂ and H₂O which is converted into carbohydrates in the presence of Sunlight and chlorophyll.

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  2. [C]They convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates in the absence of Sunlight
    As we know that “autotrophs” can convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates only in the presence of Sunlight. Hence, your answer will be answer [C].

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  3. [C] They convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates in the absence of sunlight
    Plants are called Autotrophs. As they obtain the required energy & carbon from carbon dioxide (CO₂ gas) and sunlight. As sunlight is necessary for all living beings. They make carbohydrates from CO₂ gas & H₂O. Hence, you should go with the option [C].

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  4. [C] They convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates in the absence of sunlight.

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