Question Detail

BIO 102 Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis Objective Question
Take CBT

Question

What is the primary characteristic of heterotrophic nutrition in plants?
Options
A The organism manufactures its own food.
B The organism obtains energy from chemical compounds.
C The organism cannot manufacture its own food and obtains carbohydrates from various sources.
Correct Answer
D The organism converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 3 and page 19 both describe heterotrophic nutrition as when the organism cannot manufacture its own food but obtains its supply from external sources. Page 19 specifically states, 'Heterotrophic plants cannot manufacture their own food; they get their supply of carbohydrates from various sources.'

Hint

The term 'hetero' often refers to 'other' or 'different'.

Question Info

Course: BIO 102
Topic: Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 397 of 802
Previous Course Details Next