Differentiate between autotrophs,heterotrophs,and decomposers and give one example of each.

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(N/A) Autotrophs: Organisms that can synthesize their own food from simple inorganic substances like $CO_2$ and $H_2O$ using sunlight and chlorophyll are called autotrophs.
Example: All green plants.
Heterotrophs: Organisms that cannot synthesize their own food through photosynthesis and depend on other organisms for their nutritional requirements are called heterotrophs.
Example: All animals.
Decomposers: Organisms that break down complex organic matter present in dead remains of plants and animals into simpler substances are called decomposers.
Example: Bacteria and Fungi.

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