Question

Fungi cannot make their own food through photosynthesis. How do they take in nutrients?
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Answer 1

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Answer 2

Veterans like me want explanations. smh

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

quoted from thomaster

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

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

Answer 8

no prob