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What are the differences between autotrophic nutrition and heterotrophic nutrition?

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Autotrophic nutritionHeterotrophic nutrition
Autotrophic nutrition is present in organisms that can prepare their own food.Heterotrophic nutrition is present in organisms that cannot prepare their own food and depend on other organism for food.
Autotrophic nutrition requires Chlorophyll.Heterotrophic nutrition does not require Chlorophyll.
Food is prepared in the presence of sunlight during the day time only.Food can be obtained anytime.
Green plants and some bacteria show autotrophic nutrition.Animals and fungi show heterotrophic nutrition.

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