Biology
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Medium
Question
What is the characteristic feature of consumers?
A
Autotroph
B
Heterotroph
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C
Parasite
D
Saprophyte
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A
Autotroph
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B
Heterotroph
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C
Parasite
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D
Saprophyte
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Explanation
Consumers are heterotrophs, meaning they cannot produce their own food and must obtain organic nutrients by feeding on other organisms.