1
Question
Which of the following does not contain chlorophyll?
Which of the following does not contain chlorophyll?
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is A Fungi
Fungi do not have chlorophyll in their cells. Therefore they cannot produce food and must depend upon other living or dead things for food. They are heterotrophic and can be classified as saprophytes, parasites, symbionts.They live as saprophytes getting their nourishment from the surroundings and play key rolein nature by decomposing dead organisms and releasing their nutrients for reuse by the living. Some live in a mutually beneficial symbiotic
relationship with another organism, often a plant. The association of fungus
and plant root is called a mycorrhiza.Some fungi are parasitic, causing serious damage to their host. Hence correct option is C.
Fungi do not have chlorophyll in their cells. Therefore they cannot produce food and must depend upon other living or dead things for food. They are heterotrophic and can be classified as saprophytes, parasites, symbionts.
They live as saprophytes getting their nourishment from the surroundings and play key rolein nature by decomposing dead organisms and releasing their nutrients for reuse by the living. Some live in a mutually beneficial symbiotic
relationship with another organism, often a plant. The association of fungus
and plant root is called a mycorrhiza.
Some fungi are parasitic, causing serious damage to their host. Hence correct option is C.
Suggest Corrections
0
Similar questions
View More
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Explore more
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
