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Which of the following organisms are capable of performing photosynthesis?
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In the context of organic chemistry, how do fungi primarily obtain energy?
A
Through chemosynthesis
B
By absorbing nutrients from organic matter
C
Through photosynthesis
D
By converting inorganic compounds into organic compounds
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Understand that fungi are a group of eukaryotic organisms that include microorganisms such as yeasts, molds, and mushrooms.
Recognize that fungi are heterotrophic organisms, meaning they cannot produce their own food through processes like photosynthesis.
Fungi obtain energy by absorbing nutrients from organic matter, which involves breaking down complex organic substances into simpler compounds.
This process of obtaining nutrients is called saprotrophic nutrition, where fungi secrete enzymes to decompose organic material and absorb the resulting small molecules.
Differentiate this method from chemosynthesis and photosynthesis, which are processes used by other organisms to produce energy from inorganic compounds or sunlight, respectively.
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