Question

The Fungi are separated from Plantae on the basis ofA. their living habitatB. their saprophytic mode of nutritionC. their unicellular structureD. none of these

Answer 1

Fungi are heterotrophic and eukaryotic. fungi are either saprotrophs which decay dead organic matter, or symbionts, which obtain carbon from living organisms.

Thus heterotrophic fungi can live as saprophytes, parasites and symbionts whereas plantae on the other hand are autotrophic and eukaryotic, they synthesise their own food by process called photosynthesis.

All fungi are heterotrophic and also the most common decomposers, which means that they get the energy they need to live from other organisms