NCERT Class 7 Science Chapter 1 Notes
NCERT Class 7 Science - Chapter 1: Nutrition in Plants Introduction All living organisms require food for their survival. Plants are capable of making their own food, while animals depend on plants and other organisms for nutrition. This chapter explores the different modes of nutrition in plants and how they obtain essential nutrients. Modes of Nutrition in Plants Autotrophic Nutrition Plants prepare their own food through photosynthesis using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water. Green plants that make their food are called autotrophs . Heterotrophic Nutrition Some plants depend on other organisms for food. Such plants are called heterotrophs . Photosynthesis: The Process of Food Making in Plants Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants make their own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. Raw Materials Required for Photosynthesis: Sunlight: Provides energy for the process. Chlorophyll: A green pigment in leaves that absorbs sunlight. Wa...