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Select the correct statement
(a) Heterotrophs do not synthesise their own food
(b) Heterotrophs utilise solar energy for photosynthesis
(c) Heterotrophs synthesise their own food
(d) Heterotrophs are capable of converting carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates

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Explanation: Heterotrophs are those organisms that cannot make their own food from inorganic substances like CO2 and water. They depend on autotrophs for food. This group includes various forms of life, such as animals, fungi, and many bacteria, all of which are dependent on organic material created by autotrophs to meet their nutritional needs. Hence, (a) is the correct option.
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