WAEC Biology 2017 Question 35

Question 35

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

Which of the following groups of organisms do not have members that can be called autotrophs?

  1. A.Protists
  2. B.Mosses
  3. C.Chlorophyta
  4. D.Fungi
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Fungi)

Explanation

Fungi have no chlorophyll and cannot make their own food; they are all heterotrophs (mostly saprophytes or parasites).