What does “Mode of nutrition” actually mean in Biological Classification, and why does it matter for NEET?
autotrophs make their own food (plants), heterotrophs take it from others (fungi, animals), and some absorb it (saprophytes).
In simple words: autotrophs make their own food (plants), heterotrophs take it from others (fungi, animals), and some absorb it (saprophytes). Getting Mode of nutrition clear matters because NEET questions on Biological Classification usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.
Key point
Mode of nutrition
Common mistake
grouping fungi with plants because both are non-motile.
Memory tip
fungi don't photosynthesise — they absorb food, so they aren't plants.
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