Question 3
Select the correct statement.

(a) Heterotrophs do not synthesise their own food.
(b) Heterotrophs utilise solar energy for photosynthesis.
(c) Heterotrophs synthesise their own food.
(d) Heterotrophs are capable of converting carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates.

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(a) Heterotrophs do not synthesise their own food.

Heterotrophs cannot synthesise their own food and rely on other organisms both plants and animals for nutrition. A heterotroph is an organism that cannot fix carbon and uses organic carbon for growth.

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Question 3 Select the correct statement. (a) Heterotrophs do not synthesise their own food. (b) Heterotrophs utilise solar energy for photosynthesis. (c) Heterotrophs synthesise their own food. (d) Heterotrophs are capable of converting carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates.

(a) Heterotrophs do not synthesise their own food. Heterotrophs cannot synthesise their own food and rely on other organisms both plants and animals for nutrition. A heterotroph is an organism that cannot fix carbon and uses organic carbon for growth.

Question 3
Select the correct statement.

(a) Heterotrophs do not synthesise their own food.
(b) Heterotrophs utilise solar energy for photosynthesis.
(c) Heterotrophs synthesise their own food.
(d) Heterotrophs are capable of converting carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates.

(a) Heterotrophs do not synthesise their own food.

Heterotrophs cannot synthesise their own food and rely on other organisms both plants and animals for nutrition. A heterotroph is an organism that cannot fix carbon and uses organic carbon for growth.