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What is the meaning of heterotrophic nutrition?

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The question is asking for an explanation of the term 'heterotrophic nutrition', which refers to a type of nutrition where organisms obtain their food by consuming other living organisms or organic matter.

Answer

A mode of nutrition where organisms depend on other organisms for food.

The final answer is a mode of nutrition where organisms depend on other organisms for food.

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The final answer is a mode of nutrition where organisms depend on other organisms for food.

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Heterotrophs cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms to obtain the necessary nutrients and energy.

Tips

One common mistake is confusing heterotrophs with autotrophs; autotrophs can make their own food through processes like photosynthesis.

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