Fungi cannot make their own food through photosynthesis. How do they take in nutrients?
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Fungi cannot make their own food through photosynthesis. How do they take in nutrients? 
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shadeyghost · Answer

joel_the_boss · Answer

Veterans like me want explanations. smh

shadeyghost · Answer

They absorb nutrients with their hyphae. These hyphae secrete digestive enzymes in the soil which breaks down the fungi's food so it can be absorbed.

shadeyghost · Answer

quoted from thomaster

joel_the_boss · Answer

@shadeyghost Why cant they absorb  nutrients the way plants do? What causes them to have to use the alternative method.

shadeyghost · Answer

The reason they use this alternative method is because, unlike plants, fungi do not have chlorophyll.

joel_the_boss · Answer

Thanks a lot! You just saved my behind. :D

shadeyghost · Answer

no prob