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JAMB Biology 2013 Question 21

Question 21

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

Fungi are referred to as heterotrophs because they

  1. A.lack chlorophyll.
  2. B.have mycelium.
  3. C.lack roots.
  4. D.are filamentous.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (lack chlorophyll.)

Explanation

Without chlorophyll fungi cannot make their own food, so they must feed on other organic matter, which makes them heterotrophs.