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Which type of organism produces organic compounds and energy from the environment?

  1. Consumers

  2. Decomposers

  3. Producers

  4. 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.