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General Knowledge · Q149

Environmental Science

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 149

Q149

Organisms which depend on Producers for nutrition are called

A.
Autotrophs
B.
Saprophytes
C.
Consumers
Answer
D.
Xerophytes

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Organisms are characterized into two broad categories based upon how they obtain their energy and nutrients: autotrophs and heterotrophs. Autotrophs are known as producers because they are able to make their own food from raw materials and energy. Examples include plants, algae, and some types of bacteria. Organisms which depend on Producers for nutrition are called heterotrophs or consumers.