Question

What is heterotrophic mode of nutrition?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The term ‘heterotroph’ is derived from the Greek word ‘Hetero’ meaning different or other, and ‘troph’ meaning nutrition. In this mode of nutrition, organisms obtain energy from the intake of complex organic substances, generally from plant and animal sources. These organisms are known as heterotrophs. All fungi and animals, non-green parasitic plants and some bacteria are heterotrophs.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Heterotrophic nutrition is a type ofnutrition in which organisms depend upon other organisms for food to survive. Heterotrophic organisms have to take in all the organic substances they need to survive. All animals, fungi, and non-photosynthesizing plants areheterotrophic.