WAEC Biology 2004 Question 30

Question 30

Animal Nutrition

An organism is considered a heterotroph when it

  1. A.feeds on inorganic food
  2. B.feeds on already manufactured food
  3. C.fixes atmospheric nitrogen
  4. D.respires anaerobically
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (feeds on already manufactured food)

Explanation

A heterotroph cannot make its own food and depends on food already made by other organisms.