Question

3. State Differences between autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Autotrophs are organisms that prepare their own food through the process of photosynthesis, whereas heterotrophs are organisms that cannot prepare their own food and depend upon autotrophs for nutrition.”

Answer 2

Answer:

Heterotrophic nutrition is a mode of nutrition in which an organism cannot prepare its own food and depend upon other organisms for its food. For autotrophic nutrition, presence of chlorophyll (green pigment) and sunlight are necessary. Autotrophic nutrition takes place during day time.

Explanation:

Autotrophs are independent of any organisms. Heterotrophs rely on other organisms for their food. Autotrophs are capable of storing sunlight and chemical energy. Heterotrophs are not capable of storing energy.