Which statement about autotrophs is true?

a. Photoautotrophs are the most common ecosystem energy source.
b. Chemoautotrophs depend on sunlight to generate energy.
c. Photoautotrophs consist primarily of bacteria and archaea.
d. Chemoautotrophs are typically found in grazing food webs.


a. Photoautotrophs are the most common ecosystem energy source.

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