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Question
List two differences between 'Holozoic nutrition' and 'Saprophytic nutrition'. Give two examples of each of these two types of nutrition.
Solution
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Holozoic nutrition |
Saprophytic nutrition |
Examples: human beings, cow |
Examples: some bacteria and fungi |
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