Science (Nutrition and Energy)

Study of the interactions among organisms and between organisms and their environment.

Organisms that use sunlight or energy stored in chemical compounds to make food.

Process used by autotrophs to make food energy from sun, plants, algae, cynobacteria.

Autotrophs that capture chemical energy since they live in places without sunlight; bacteria found in volcano vents, hot springs, tidal marshes.

Organisms that rely on other organisms for their energy and food supply; also called consumers

Break down organic matter.