Autotroph

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001010",
  "term": "Autotroph",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An organism that produces its own food from simple inorganic substances, using light or chemical energy. These organisms form the base of most food webs, converting inorganic carbon into organic compounds. Photosynthetic autotrophs, such as plants and algae, use sunlight, while chemosynthetic autotrophs derive energy from chemical reactions.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 842 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/autotroph/"
}