OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
DIVERSITY AMONG LIFE FORMS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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A hetertrophic, eukaryotic organism associated with the decomposition of dead material is a(n):
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bacteria
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fungi
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plant
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archaea
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Decomposers. Decomposers are organisms which is break down dead or decaying organisms, they carry out decomposition, a process possible by only certain kingdoms such as fungi.
Detailed explanation-2: -Decomposers like bacteria and fungi are heterotrophs because they are dependent on others as they cannot make their own food. They are also saprotrophs because they feed on dead and decaying organic matter.
Detailed explanation-3: -Fungi: eukaryotes that are heterotrophic but are decomposers because they absorb nutrients from dead organisms and organic matter to get energy. Examples of fungi are molds, mildew and mushrooms.
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