Nutrition in Cells - SS1 Biology Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Which of the following organisms is an example of a heterotroph?
Mushroom
Green algae
Earthworm
Which mode of nutrition is characteristic of photosynthetic organisms?
Autotrophic
Parasitic
Saprophytic
How do carnivorous plants obtain nutrients?
By absorbing nutrients from dead organic matter (b) By photosynthesis using sunlight
By taking up dissolved nutrients from soil through their roots
By capturing and digesting insects or small animals
________ refers to the complex set of chemical reactions that occur within an organism to maintain life
metabolism
metabolism
catabolism
Differentiate between catabolism and anabolism
Catabolism involves the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy in the process while anabolism involves the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, requiring energy input.
What are enzymes?
Enzymes are proteins that help speed up the chemical reactions in cells.