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BIO 101 Classification and Evolution of living things Objective Question
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How do fungi obtain their nutrition?
Options
A Autotrophically, through photosynthesis
B Heterotrophically, by ingesting food
C Heterotrophically, through extracellular digestion
Correct Answer
D Autotrophically, through chemosynthesis
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Fungi are heterotrophic and use extracellular digestion, meaning they digest food outside their bodies and then absorb the nutrients.

Hint

Unlike animals that ingest food, fungi secrete enzymes onto their food.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: Classification and Evolution of living things
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1002 of 2556
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