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Most bacteria are heterotrophs (like us.) Heterotrophs must get their food from another source (such as in our gut or on our skin.) Some bacteria are autotrophs, which means they make their own food from performing either photosynthesis (using the sun) or chemosynthesis (using inorganic compounds.)
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Are all bacteria heterotrophs?
no, some bacteria are heterotrophic and some are autotrophic. Most bacteria are heterotrophic though.
Do Heterotrophic bacteria have to do photosynthesis to live?
no. -heterotrophs (including heterotrophic bacteria) are consumers, an organism that obtains energy from organic matter. all animals are heterotrophs.
Some heterotrophic bacteria are useful for?
Some heterotrophic bacteria are useful for decomposing organic matter, helping with nutrient recycling in ecosystems, and aiding in wastewater treatment processes. Additionally, certain heterotrophic bacteria are used in bioremediation to break down pollutants and contaminants in the environment.
What term best describes heterotrophic bacteria that feed on adead organic?
The term that best describes heterotrophic bacteria that feed on dead organic matter is "saprophytic bacteria." These bacteria play a crucial role in the ecosystem by decomposing dead organisms and recycling nutrients back into the environment, thus facilitating the process of nutrient cycling.
Why are the majority of bacteria considered heterotrophic?
Heterotrophic means " other eaters " which means these bacteria can not make their own food and much engulf it, whether other bacteria or plant like matter. Autotroph means " own food " and these bacteria preform photosynthesis.
Are all bacteria heterotrophs?
no, some bacteria are heterotrophic and some are autotrophic. Most bacteria are heterotrophic though.
Is bacteria autotroph or heterotroph?
Heterotrophic
Is Steptococcus pneumonia Autotrph or Hetroph?
All the pathogenic bacteria or for that purpose all the bacteria are heterotrophs.
What are heterotrophic bacteria?
Bacteria in which consume other bacteria. ie: not autotrophs (primary producers)
Do Heterotrophic bacteria have to do photosynthesis to live?
no. -heterotrophs (including heterotrophic bacteria) are consumers, an organism that obtains energy from organic matter. all animals are heterotrophs.
Why are the majority of bacteria heterotrophic?
Why are you asking me? Research it yourself.
Some heterotrophic bacteria are useful for?
Some heterotrophic bacteria are useful for decomposing organic matter, helping with nutrient recycling in ecosystems, and aiding in wastewater treatment processes. Additionally, certain heterotrophic bacteria are used in bioremediation to break down pollutants and contaminants in the environment.
What does eats a stentor?
Stentors are heterotrophic. They eat bacteria and algae.
Is the streptococcus virus autotrouph or heterotroph?
Streptococcus is a bacteria...and heterotrophic.
How do heterotrophic gets food?
Some bacteria are heterotrophs and cannot make their own food. Instead, Heterotrophic bacteria must consume other organisms or the food that other organisms make. Heterotrophic bacteria may consume a variety of foods--from milk and meat, which you might also eat, to the decaying leaves on a forest floor
What are some examples of heterotrophic organism?
Heterotrophic organisms are ones that get their energy from feeding on to other organisms. Humans is good example a heterotrophic organism
How do heterotrophic bacteria get their own food?
By consuming autotrophs and other heterotrophs.
