NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
Question
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Autotrophs
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Heterotrophs
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Autotrophic
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Parasite
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Detailed explanation-1: -The mode of nutrition in which organisms make food themselves from simple substances is called autotrophic (auto = self; trophos = nourishment) nutrition. Therefore, plants are called autotrophs.
Detailed explanation-2: -Autotrophs are known as producers because they are able to make their own food from raw materials and energy. Examples include plants, algae, and some types of bacteria. Heterotrophs are known as consumers because they consume producers or other consumers. Dogs, birds, fish, and humans are all examples of heterotrophs.
Detailed explanation-3: -Heterotrophic Nutrition Such organisms depend on others for their nutrition. The organisms which cannot produce food on their own and depend on other sources/organisms are called heterotrophs. This mode of nutrition is known as heterotrophic nutrition. Fungi and all the animals including humans are heterotrophs.
Detailed explanation-4: -The mode of nutrition in which the organism makes its own food is called autotrophic mode of nutrition.