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What are the differences between autotrophic nutrition and heterotrophic nutrition?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Autotrophic Nutrition**: - Autotrophic nutrition is a type of nutrition where organisms, known as autotrophs, can produce their own food using simple substances like carbon dioxide and water. This process typically involves photosynthesis, where sunlight is used as an energy source. 2. **Definition of Heterotrophic Nutrition**: - Heterotrophic nutrition is a type of nutrition where organisms, known as heterotrophs, cannot produce their own food and must obtain it from other organisms. They rely on consuming plants, animals, or organic matter for their nutritional needs. ...
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