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BIO 102 Unique characteristics of animals 1 Objective Question

Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes the heterotrophic nutrition characteristic of animals?
Options
A They synthesize their own food through photosynthesis.
B They ingest food and cannot synthesize their own.
Correct Answer
C They absorb nutrients directly from their environment without ingesting.
D They perform chemosynthesis to obtain energy.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Heterotrophic nutrition is described as animals 'ingest food; cannot synthesize own food'.

Hint

Animals are consumers, not producers.

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