Question

Which of the following are true for fungi?

• A. Fungi do not have chlorophyll and cannot perform photosynthesis.
• B. All fungi are parasitic in nature.
• C. Fungi obtain food from starchy materials such as bread.
• D. Fungi possess root like fibres, which help them in food absorption.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A Fungi do not have chlorophyll and cannot perform photosynthesis.
C Fungi obtain food from starchy materials such as bread.
D Fungi possess root like fibres, which help them in food absorption.

Fungi are saprotrophes. They do not have chlorophyll and hence cannot perform photosynthesis. They obtain food from starchy materials, such as bread and bhakhri. They also possess root like fibres, which help them in the absorption of food.