What is nutrition? Why do we need nutrition? What are the two modes of nutrition? [3 MARKS]

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Necessity: 1 Mark
Modes of nutrition: 1 Mark

The process by which organisms take in food and utilize it is called as nutrition.
We need nutrients because they give us energy, and energy is needed for any organism to work, grow and reproduce.
The two modes of nutrition are:
1. Autotrophic
2. Heterotrophic

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