FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
FERMENTATION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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From where do heterotrophs obtain their energy?
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Directly from the sun
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From other organisms
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A heterotroph is an organism that eats other plants or animals for energy and nutrients. The term stems from the Greek words hetero for “other” and trophe for “nourishment.” Organisms are characterized into two broad categories based upon how they obtain their energy and nutrients: autotrophs and heterotrophs.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fungi get their nutrition by absorbing organic compounds from the environment. Fungi are heterotrophic: they rely solely on carbon obtained from other organisms for their metabolism and nutrition.
Detailed explanation-3: -Heterotrophs use the same substances (organic compounds) as sources of both carbon and energy.
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