Single Answer MCQ
Q-00019497
Which of the following is a characteristic of heterotrophic nutrition?
1
Synthesis of organic compounds from inorganic materials
2
Absorption of nutrients after external digestion
3
Utilization of sunlight for energy production
4
Production of starch as an energy reserve
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. Absorption of nutrients after external digestion
Solution:
Heterotrophic nutrition is characterized by organisms that obtain nutrients through external digestion and absorption. The other options pertain more to autotrophic organisms.
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