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Question
Which of the following is the correct statement?
(a) heterotrophs synthesise their own food
(b) heterotrophs utilize solar energy for photosynthesis
(c) heterotrophs do not synthesise their own food
(d) heterotrophs are capable of converting carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates
Solution
(c) Heterotrophs do not synthesise their own food.
Heterotrophs cannot synthesis their food.
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