Question

Which of the following is the characteristic feature that distinguishes an algae from fungi?

• A. Heterotrophic
• B. Autotrophic
• C. Parasitic
• D. Sporophytic

Answer 1

The correct option is B Autotrophic

The algae posses the chlorophyll pigments in the cells which allow these organisms to prepare the food by the process of photosynthesis. They are autotrophic because they can prepare the food on their own. The fungi are the heterotrophic or saprophytic organisms as they do not possess the chlorophyll pigments. They cannot prepare the food and depend on the other sources for food.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.