Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of fungi?
A) obtaining nutrients by absorbing them from the environment
B) obtaining nutrients by ingesting other organisms
C) producing sugars by photosynthesis
D) living in extreme environments like boiling hot springs

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Fungi obtain nutrients by absorbing them from the environment, unlike animals that ingest other organisms and plants that produce sugars by photosynthesis. Fungi also do not necessarily inhabit extreme environments like boiling hot springs, as many species can be found in various habitats.

Which of the Following Is a Distinguishing Characteristic of Fungi