write four differences between autotrophic mode of nutrition and heterotrophic mode of nutrition
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autotrophic nutrition:the living organisms prepare thier own food making by use of materials obtained from nature as a source of raw materials
example : plants
plants prepare thier own food by a process called photosynthesis
heterotrophic nutrition:a kind of nutrition of which organism do not posses a ability to synthesize thier own food they depend on autotrophs for thier food supply directly or indirectly
example:animals and fungi
Plants, algae and few bacteria are said to be autotrophic as they are able to prepare their own food, with the help of sunlight, air, and water. Conversely animals like cow, dog, lion, horse, etc. are said to be heterotrophic as they cannot prepare their own food and depends directly or indirectly on others for their nutrition.
The mode of nutrition acquired by the living organisms or the way organisms consume their food, they are divided into two main categories, which are Heterotrophic and Autotrophic. Autotrophs are called as a primary producer for the reason that they are capable of preparing their own food to gain energy. While heterotrophs are considered as the secondary or tertiary consumer in the food chain.