Distinguish between phototrophic and heterotrophic nutrition (3 points) - Biology - Life Processes

Question

Distinguish between phototrophic and heterotrophic nutrition (3
points)

Anukriti · Accepted Answer

Dear Student,

Autotrophic nutrition

Heterotrophic nutrition

1
Food is synthesised from simple inorganic raw materials such as
CO2and water
1
Food is obtained directly or indirectly from autotrophs This
food is broken down with the help of enzymes

2
Presence of green pigment (chlorophyll) is necessary
2
No pigment is required in this type of nutrition

3
Food is generally prepared during day time
3
Food can be prepared at all times

4
All green plants and some bacteria have this type of
nutrition
4
All animals and fungi have this type of nutrition

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	Autotrophic nutrition		Heterotrophic nutrition
1.	Food is synthesised from simple inorganic raw materials such as CO₂and water.	1.	Food is obtained directly or indirectly from autotrophs. This food is broken down with the help of enzymes
2.	Presence of green pigment (chlorophyll) is necessary.	2.	No pigment is required in this type of nutrition.
3.	Food is generally prepared during day time.	3.	Food can be prepared at all times.
4.	All green plants and some bacteria have this type of nutrition.	4.	All animals and fungi have this type of nutrition.

Distinguish between phototrophic and heterotrophic nutrition. (3 points)