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Plants are autotrophic. Can you think of some plants that are partially heterotrophic?

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Understanding Autotrophy**: - Plants are primarily autotrophic, meaning they can produce their own food through photosynthesis. This process involves using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to create glucose, which serves as energy. 2. **Defining Partial Heterotrophy**: - Some plants do not solely rely on photosynthesis for their nutrition. These plants are known as partially heterotrophic. They can synthesize their own food but also obtain nutrients from other sources. ...
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