Which of the following statements is correct?

A. All fungi, whether parasiteĀ or saprobe, are heterotrophs.
B. All saprobes are heterotrophic, but only some are parasitic.
C. All heterotrophs are parasites, but only some are saprobes.
D. All heterotrophs are fungi, and include both parasites and saprobes.


Answer: A

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