Do Heterotrophs Have Mitochondria?

Only heterotrophs have mitochondria. Only heterotrophs require chemical compounds from the environment. Only autotrophs can live on nutrients that are entirely inorganic. Cellular respiration is unique to heterotrophs.

Do autotrophs have mitochondria?

Yes, autotrophs have mitochondria. All cells in multi-cellular organisms and many single-celled organisms contain mitochondria.

Do heterotrophs have chloroplasts?

Difference between Heterotrophs and Autotrophs

Autotrophs (phototrophs) have chloroplast or chlorophyll or the equivalent of chlorophyll pigments while heterotrophs do not - They need these pigments for the purposes of absorbing light energy for photosynthesis.

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