Question

A group which shows heterotrophic mode of nutrition is

• A. Algae
• B. Fungi
• C. Bryophytes
• D. Pteridophytes

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Fungi

Plants and animals differ in the mode of nutrition. Based on the process of obtaining food, the modes of nutrition can either be autrophic or heterotrophic.

Heterotroph is a word derived from two Greek words heteros (other) and trophe (nutrition). Heterotrophic nutrition therefore, refers to that mode of nutrition, where organisms that lack chlorophyll cannot create their own food through photosynthesis and depend on others for their food. This process helps organism such as animals, fungi, and prokaryotes obtain nutrition by digesting organic compounds.

Based on the mode of living and intake of food, heterotrophic nutrition can either be parasitic, saprophytic and symbiotic.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.