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JAMB Biology 1992 Question 12

Question 12

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

Fungi are heterotrophic because they

  1. A.have no leaves
  2. B.lack roots
  3. C.are filamentous
  4. D.lack chlorophyll.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (lack chlorophyll.)

Explanation

Without chlorophyll fungi cannot make their own food by photosynthesis, so they must get food from other organisms (heterotrophic).