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trophic and heterotrophic nutrition
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Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

This food is available from different sources. Living organisms are further divided based on the modes of nutrition: Autotrophs. Heterotrophs.

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Difference between Autotrophs and Heterotrophs.

Autotrophs Heterotrophs

The chloroplast helps in preparing food. They do not contain chloroplast, so cannot prepare food.

Answer 2

Explanation:

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Autotrophic-

• Usually members of the plant kingdom and certain unicellular organisms like cyanobacteria.
• Autotrophs are producers which prepare their own food.
• These can be classified as photoautotrophs and chemoautotrophs.
• The chloroplast helps in preparing food.
• They obtain energy from inorganic sources by converting light energy into chemical energy.

Heterotrophic -

• All members of the animal kingdom
• Heterotrophs are the consumers who depend on other sources for their food.
• These can be classified as photoheterotrophs and chemoheterotrophs
• They do not contain chloroplast, so cannot prepare food.
• They obtain energy directly or indirectly from other organisms.