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Which two statements are true for fungi?

A. They can produce their own food because they have chlorophyll.
B. They often form symbiotic relationships with trees.
C. They digest food externally.
D. They can absorb nutrients from food, even though they lack digestive enzymes.



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Fungi are heterotrophs that decompose dead organic matter and establish symbiotic relationships with various organisms.


Explanation:

Fungi are heterotrophs, which means they obtain organic carbon for growth. They play a vital role as saprotrophs in decomposing dead organic matter in nature. Fungi form symbiotic relationships with photosynthetic organisms like algae or bacteria, as seen in lichens, and with plant roots in mycorrhizae.


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