Question

autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition differences (3 points)

Answer 1

Autotrophic Heterotrophic
1.Prepare their own food 1. Depend on
autotrophs
2. they are green coloured 2.Multi-coloured
3.Not able to move 3.Able to move

Answer 2

Autotrophic nutrition



1.In this type of nutrition food is synthesized from simple inorganic raw materials.

2.For autotrophic nutrition, presence of chlorophyll (green pigment) and sunlight are necessary. So, autotrophic nutrition generally takes place during day time.

3.For example, all green plants and some bacteria have this type of nutrition.

 Heterotrophic nutrition

1. In this type of nutrition food is obtained from autotrophs.

2. No pigment and sunlight is required for heterotrophic nutrition. Food can be prepared at any time.

 

3. For example, all animals including human being and fungi have this type of nutrition.