WAEC Biology 2021 Question 26

Question 26

Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition

Autotrophic nutrition is a process whereby an organism obtains food

  1. A.by utilizing its stored energy.
  2. B.by synthesizing simple substances using energy.
  3. C.from other organisms in exchange for some products.
  4. D.in a synthesized form, from other living organisms.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (by synthesizing simple substances using energy.)

Explanation

Autotrophs build their food from simple inorganic substances (CO2, water) using energy from light or chemicals.