organotrophic (Meaning)
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organotrophic (a.)
Relating to the creation, organization, and nutrition of living organs or parts.
Synonyms & Antonyms of organotrophic
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organotrophic Sentence Examples
- Organotrophic bacteria are organisms that obtain their organic compounds from living or decaying organisms.
- Organotrophic fungi are heterotrophic microorganisms that obtain their organic compounds from external sources.
- Organotrophic organisms are distinguished from autotrophic organisms, which can produce their own organic compounds from inorganic matter.
- Most organotrophic organisms are aerobic, meaning they require oxygen for respiration.
- Some organotrophic bacteria are facultative anaerobes, meaning they can grow either with or without oxygen.
- The degradation of organic matter by organotrophic organisms is an important part of the carbon cycle.
- Organotrophic protists are single-celled eukaryotes that obtain their organic compounds from other organisms.
- Organotrophic plants obtain their organic compounds from the soil through their roots.
- Organotrophic animals obtain their organic compounds from the plants and animals they consume.
- Organotrophic decomposers are responsible for the breakdown of organic matter into simpler compounds that can be used by other organisms.
FAQs About the word organotrophic
Relating to the creation, organization, and nutrition of living organs or parts.
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No antonyms found.
Organotrophic bacteria are organisms that obtain their organic compounds from living or decaying organisms.
Organotrophic fungi are heterotrophic microorganisms that obtain their organic compounds from external sources.
Organotrophic organisms are distinguished from autotrophic organisms, which can produce their own organic compounds from inorganic matter.
Most organotrophic organisms are aerobic, meaning they require oxygen for respiration.
