alleryFungi acquire nutrition from their surroundings primarily by:
ATrapping particles
BSynthesizing sugar
CAbsorbing nutrients
DEngulfing prey
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Absorbing nutrients
Fungi are absorptive heterotrophs that secrete extracellular digestive enzymes to take up dissolved organic molecules.
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