Slime moulds are

Photosynthetic

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Saprophytic

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Heterotrophic

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is B Saprophytic
Slime moulds cannot synthesise their own food, and feed on decaying organic matter. They are hence called saprophytic.

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Slime moulds are

The correct option is B SaprophyticSlime moulds cannot synthesise their own food, and feed on decaying organic matter. They are hence called saprophytic.

The correct option is B Saprophytic
Slime moulds cannot synthesise their own food, and feed on decaying organic matter. They are hence called saprophytic.