Question

What are the differences between autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition

Answer 1

The organism which make their food themselves are known as autotrophic and organism which have to depend on other for their food is known as heterotrophic

Answer 2

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Autotrophic Nutrition :-

In this mode of nutrition, food is synthesised from the inorganic substances.

For autotrophic nutrition, chlorophyll and sunlight are required.

Food is generally prepared at day time.

All green plants and some bacteria possess autotrophic mode of nutrition.

Heterotrophic Nutrition :-

In this mode of nutrition,  food is obtained from the autotrophs or another organisms.

For heterotrophic nutrition, chlorophyll and sunlight are not required.

Food can be obtained any time.

All fungi and animals possess heterotrophic mode of nutrition