Which of the following is classified as an autotrophic organism?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) Plant
Explanation:
· Autotrophic organisms are those that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.
· Plants are classic photoautotrophs, using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose.
· Other examples include cyanobacteria and algae.
Information Booster:
· Photosynthesis equation: 6CO2+6H2OC6H12O6+6O2 Chlorophyll in plants captures sunlight.
· Autotrophs are at the base of the food chain.
· Heterotrophs (animals, fungi) depend on others for food.
· Plants store food as starch.
· Fungi are saprophytic or parasitic – not autotrophs.
Additional Information:
· Animal (a), Human (b) – Heterotrophic, consume other organisms.
· Fungi (c) – Absorb nutrients from decaying organic matter.
· Plant (d) – True autotroph due to photosynthesis capability.