Question

5. Nutrition in bacteria is * A. Strictly autotrophic B. Strictly heterotrophic C. Either autotrophic or heterotrophic D. None of above​

Answer 1

C. Either autotrophic or heterotrophic is the correct answer.

1. Bacteria belonging to Kingdom Monera are the microscopic organisms. These organisms can obtain their nutrition through both the types namely autotrophic and heterotrophic.
2. Autotrophic bacteria prepare their food from chemical energy, light energy or inorganic compounds.
3. Heterotrophic bacteria derive energy from molecules which are organic in nature.
4. Inorganic compounds used are ammonia, hydrogen sulfide and organic compounds are proteins, fats.