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Question
Which of the following statements about the autotrophs is incorrect?
Options
They synthesise carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll
They store carbohydrates in the form of starch
They convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates in the absence of sunlight
They constitute the first trophic level in food chains.
Solution
They convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates in the absence of sunlight
Explanation -
To convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates, they require sunshine.
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