Systematics of Living Organisms — Biology STD 11 Science — Question
Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBiologySystematics of Living Organisms2 Marks
Question
Why are fungi considered as heterotrophic organisms?
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Answer
In fungi, chloroplast is absent, thus they cannot synthesize their own food by photosynthesis. Fungi decompose the organic matter by breaking down with the help of enzymes from which they absorb nutrients. Thus, exhibiting heterotrophic mode of nutrition.
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