Nutrition Flashcards

1
Q

What are the differences between heterotrophs and autotrophs

A

Autotrophs make their own food whereas heterotrophs obtain it from a range of food sources

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Meaning of ‘auto’ and ‘hetero’ in autotrophs and heterotrophs

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‘auto’ = self ‘hetero’ = different

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3
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Give examples of autotrophs

A

plants, algae and some bacteria

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4
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Give examples of heterotrophs

A

Animals, fungi and most bacteria

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5
Q

What is energy necessary for ?

A

Energy is necessary to carry out life processes

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6
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Plants use ——–, ——-, and ——– to produce oxygen and glucose in the process of ———–

A

Sunlight, carbon dioxide, water, photosynthesis

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7
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Autotrophs create their own food for energy using what ?

A

Photosyntheis

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8
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Heterotrophs consume other organisms to ?

A

Obtain energy

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9
Q

Autotrophs are ?

A

Producers

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10
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Heterotrophs are ?

A

Consumers

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