All heterotrophs require environment which can provide

Nitrates in solution

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Organic compounds

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Ammonium salts

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Vitamin A

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Solution

The correct option is B Organic compounds
Heterotrophs cannot prepare their own food from inorganic compounds.
They need organic compounds for nutrition and energy.
Hence Nitrates, Ammonium salts and Vitamins are not enough for heterotrophs.
So the correct answer is ' Organic compounds'.

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