Practice Heterotrophic Nutrition - 10.4 | 10. Nutrition | ICSE Class 9 Biology
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10.4 - Heterotrophic Nutrition

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is heterotrophic nutrition?

💡 Hint: Think about how animals and fungi get their food.

Question 2

Easy

Name an example of saprophytic nutrition.

💡 Hint: Consider organisms that feed on decomposing materials.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What type of nutrition involves feeding on dead matter?

  • Holozoic
  • Saprophytic
  • Parasitic

💡 Hint: Think about organisms like fungi.

Question 2

True or False: Holozoic nutrition is when an organism feeds on a living host.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of holozoic nutrition.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a food web that incorporates all three types of heterotrophic nutrition. Explain each relationship.

💡 Hint: Think about the interactions between various organisms in the ecosystem.

Question 2

Discuss the ecological importance of saprophytic organisms and their role in nutrient cycling.

💡 Hint: Consider the connection between waste, nutrients, and plant health.

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