Question

Define nutrition. What are the different types of nutrition found in a living organism? Give examples for each

Answer 1

The process of obtaining food and utilizing it to grow, stay healthy and repair any damaged body part is known as nutrition. Plants produce their food by taking raw materials from their surroundings, such as minerals, carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight. There are two modes of nutrition:

Autotrophic – Plants exhibit autotrophic nutrition and are called primary producers. Plants synthesis their food by using light, carbon dioxide, and water.

Heterotrophic – Both animals and human beings are called heterotrophs, as they depend on plants for their food.