Organisms capable of using CO_{2} as principal carbon source are called:
- A. Autotrophs ✓
- B. Heterotrophs
- C. Parasites
- D. Decomposers
Correct Answer: A. Autotrophs
Explanation
Autotrophs are organisms capable of synthesizing their own food from inorganic substances using light or chemical energy, primarily using carbon dioxide as their carbon source.
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