NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Question
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The organisms which prepare food for themselves using simple naturally available raw materials are referred to as ____
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Heterotrophs
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Autotrophs
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Parasites
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Saprophytes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Plants are called autotrophs because they prepare food themselves through the process known as photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants prepare food (carbohydrates) from raw materials such as water, carbon dioxide, sunlight and chlorophyll.
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.
Detailed explanation-3: -Autotrophs are organisms that prepare their own food by trapping light energy and converting them into food. Autotrophs include algae, plants, and some bacteria.
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