Distinguish between : Autotrophic nutrition and heterotrophic nutrition.

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Autotrphic nutrition Heterotrophic nutrition
Food is synthesised from the inorganic raw materials such as CO $_{2}$ , water and sunlight. Food is obtained directly from autotrophs.
Chlorophyll is necessary for this process. Chlorophyll is not necessary for this process.
Food is prepared in the presence of sunlight, i.e. during day time only. Food can be obtained any time.
It is seen in some bacteria and all green plants. It is seen in all animals and fungi.

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Autotrphic nutrition	Heterotrophic nutrition
Food is synthesised from the inorganic raw materials such as CO $_{2}$ , water and sunlight.	Food is obtained directly from autotrophs.
Chlorophyll is necessary for this process.	Chlorophyll is not necessary for this process.
Food is prepared in the presence of sunlight, i.e. during day time only.	Food can be obtained any time.
It is seen in some bacteria and all green plants.	It is seen in all animals and fungi.