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Which type of organism produces organic compounds and energy from the environment?
Consumers
Decomposers
Producers
Scavengers
The correct answer is: Consumers
Options B, C and D refer to organisms which obtain energy and nutrients from secondary sources, such as consuming other organisms or organic matter. Option A, the correct answer, refers to organisms that produce their own organic compounds and energy through processes like photosynthesis or chemosynthesis. These primary producers are the foundation of the food chain and are essential for sustaining life in an ecosystem.