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BIO 102 Test Compilation BIO 102 6 Objective Question

Question

Which type of heterotrophic nutrition involves obtaining food primarily through absorption?
Options
A parasitic
B saprotrophic
Correct Answer
C mixotrophic
D holozoic
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Saprotrophic nutrition involves organisms (like fungi and some bacteria) feeding on dead or decaying organic matter by secreting digestive enzymes externally and then absorbing the broken-down nutrients.

Hint

Consider organisms that decompose dead organic material in their environment.

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