AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-2003

  • question_answer
    Phytoplanktons are

    A)  insectivorous                   

    B)  chemotrophs

    C)  heterotrophs                   

    D)  autotrophs

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

                     Phytoplanktons are photosynthesizing plankton consisting chiefly of microscopic algae, such as diatoms and dinoflagellates. They are of great importance as they form the basis of food for all other forms of aquatic life, being the primary producers. Insectivorous or (carnivorous plant) are plants those supplement their supply of nitrogen in conditions of nitrogen deficiency by digesting small animals especially insects. Chemotrophs are organisms that obtain their food from by breaking complex food into simpler food. Heterotrophs are organisms derive their energy from the intake and digestion of organic substances. The breakdown products of digestion are used to synthesize the organic material required by organisms.


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