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Which of the following correctly describes fungal nutrition?
Options
A Autotrophic, producing energy through photosynthesis
B Heterotrophic, feeding by ingestion of food particles
C Heterotrophic, feeding by absorption rather than ingestion
Correct Answer
D Autotrophic, feeding by chemosynthesis
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Fungi are heterotrophic organisms that lack photosynthesis. They feed by absorption, releasing enzymes onto food sources and absorbing the digested nutrients, rather than ingesting food particles.

Hint

Focus on how fungi acquire nutrients compared to animals and plants.

Question Info

Course: BIO 102
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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