10 Questions
Which of the following best defines nutrition?
The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
What are autotrophs?
Organisms that can convert water and carbon dioxide, with the Sun’s energy, into organic sugars for growth and development
What are heterotrophs?
Organisms that cannot produce food on their own and depend on other sources/organisms for nutrition
What are the two nutritional requirements of plants mentioned in the text?
Water and Sunlight
What does nutrition include?
Food intake, absorption, assimilation, biosynthesis, catabolism, and excretion
Which of the following best describes nutrition?
The process of providing or obtaining food necessary for health and growth
What is the main difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?
Autotrophs can prepare their own food, while heterotrophs depend on other sources for nutrition
What are the different modes of nutrition mentioned in the text?
Autotrophs and heterotrophs
What is the role of sunlight in autotrophs' nutrition?
To provide energy for growth and development
What is the process by which organisms absorb and utilize nutrients from food?
Assimilation
Test your knowledge on the nutritional requirements of plants and animals with this quiz. Explore the science of nutrition and its importance in maintaining health, growth, reproduction, and overall well-being of organisms. Challenge yourself on topics such as food intake, absorption, assimilation, biosynthesis, catabolism, and excretion.
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