Nutrition & Digestion CH 6 Science | Class 10
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Which of the following are considered life processes? (Select all that apply)

  • Digestion (correct)
  • Respiration (correct)
  • Excretion (correct)
  • Transportation (correct)
  • Nutrition (correct)
  • What is Autotrophic nutrition?

  • Involves the utilization of pre-existing organic compounds.
  • Involves the intake of nutrients from the environment.
  • Organisms depend on other organisms for food.
  • Organisms create their own food. (correct)
  • Match the following types of nutrition with their descriptions:

    Autotrophic Nutrition = Organisms prepare their own food. Heterotrophic Nutrition = Organisms depend upon others for food.

    Study Notes

    Life Processes

    • Maintenance functions of living organisms that must continue even during inactivity.
    • Key life processes include: Nutrition, Respiration, Digestion, Transportation, and Excretion.

    Nutrition

    • Nutrients: Essential food groups comprised of proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
    • Nutrition Definition: The intake of nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water) and their utilization by organisms.

    Types of Nutrition

    • Autotrophic Nutrition:

      • Organisms synthesize their own food.
      • Known as autotrophs, primarily includes green plants.
    • Heterotrophic Nutrition:

      • Organisms rely on other sources for their food.
      • Two main types: Holozoic nutrition, where organisms ingest and digest food from other organisms.

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