Using tabular form differentiate between autorphic and heterotrophic nutrition

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Here is a tabular differentiation between autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition: Feature — Autotrophic Nutrition — Heterotrophic NutritionDefinition — Organisms produce their own food from inorganic sources. — Organisms obtain food by consuming other organisms or organic matter. Energy Source — Primarily light energy (photosynthesis) or chemical energy (chemosynthesis). — Chemical energy obtained from breaking down organic compounds. Raw Materials — Simple inorganic substances like CO₂, water, and minerals. — Complex organic substances (carbohydrates, proteins, fats) from other organisms. Food Production — Synthesize their own organic food molecules. — Cannot synthesize their own food; depend on external sources. Trophic Level — Producers (form the base of food chains). — Consumers (primary, secondary, tertiary) or decomposers. Examples of Organisms — Plants, algae, cyanobacteria, some chemosynthetic bacteria. — Animals, fungi, most bacteria, protozoa.

Using tabular form differentiate between autorphic and heterotrophic nutrition

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