D. Short Answer Type I Questions: 1. What are autotrophs?2. Why is Cuscuta called parasite?3. What is nutrition?4. Why do some plants feed on insects?5. Define photosynthesis.

D. Short Answer Type I Questions: 1. What are autotrophs?2. Why is C

1.	D. Short Answer Type I Questions: 1. What are autotrophs?2. Why is Cuscuta called parasite?3. What is nutrition?4. Why do some plants feed on insects?5. Define photosynthesis.
Answer» 1 )An autotroph is an organism that can produce its own food using light, water, carbon dioxide, or other chemicals. Because autotrophs produce their own food, they are sometimes called producers.2)Cuscuta plant is called a parasite because it does not have chlorophyll and absorbs food MATERIAL from the host. In this process, it deprives the host of its valuable nutrients.3)the food that you eat and the way that it AFFECTS your health4)Some plants eat INSECTS because they don't get enough of nitrogen from the soil and to regulate the amount of nitrogen they eat insects. These plants are called Insectivorus plants.5)Photosynthesis, the process by which green plants and certain other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy. During photosynthesis in green plants, light energy is captured and used to convert water, carbon dioxide, and minerals into oxygen and energy-rich organic COMPOUNDS.