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MIC 121 Characteristics and Structure of Fungi Objective Question
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How do fungi primarily differ from animals in their mode of nutrition?
Options
A Fungi are autotrophic, while animals are saprotrophic.
B Fungi are absorptive heterotrophs, while animals are holozoic heterotrophs.
Correct Answer
C Fungi are ingesting heterotrophs, while animals are absorptive heterotrophs.
D Both fungi and animals are photosynthetic.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Fungi are described as 'Absorptive heterotrophs' that secrete digestive enzymes externally and then absorb nutrients. Animals are 'Holozoic heterotrophs' that ingest solid food and digest it internally (Page 5).

Hint

Consider how each group obtains its food—do they absorb or ingest?

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Characteristics and Structure of Fungi
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 212 of 984
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