WAEC Biology 2003 Question 6

Question 6

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

Which of the following is not true of Rhizopus or mucor? It

  1. A.manufactures its own food
  2. B.has non-septate hyphae.
  3. C.undergoes sexual and asexual reproduction.
  4. D.bears spores in sporangia
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (manufactures its own food)

Explanation

Rhizopus and Mucor are fungi with no chlorophyll, so they cannot make their own food; they feed saprophytically.