Asked by Samantha Rubio on Jun 27, 2024
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Which eukaryotes break down food externally and then absorb nutrients?
A) bacteria
B) plants
C) fungi
D) animals
E) protists
Eukaryotes
Organisms whose cells contain a nucleus surrounded by a membrane.
Nutrients
Compounds that offer essential nourishment needed for life growth and preservation.
- Identify the distinct characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms.
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Zybrea KnightJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Fungi are the only eukaryotes that break down their food externally through the secretion of digestive enzymes, and then absorb the nutrients from their surroundings. This is known as extracellular digestion.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the distinct characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms.