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.

Answer 1

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.