Question

The type of nutrition in green plants is called

• A. Photosynthesis
• B. Heterotrophic
• C. Saprobiotic
• D. Autotrophic

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Autotrophic

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct option:

• The process by which living beings acquire or synthesize food to derive energy and nutrients is called nutrition.
• There are two modes of nutrition: heterotrophic and autotrophic.
• The organisms capable of preparing their own food are called autotrophs and this type of nutrition is called the autotrophic mode of nutrition.
• For example: green plants.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

• The process by which plants prepare their food is called photosynthesis.
• Carbon dioxide, water, sunlight and chlorophyll are used to produce oxygen and glucose.

Option B:

• Heterotrophic is the mode of nutrition in which the organisms cannot prepare their own food and relies on external sources for food and energy.
• For example: human and animals.

Option C:

• The food is digested out of the body and is then absorbed into the body. This type of nutrition is called the saprobiotic mode of nutrition.
• For example: Fungi.

Final answer:The type of nutrition in green plants is called the autotrophic mode of nutrition.