How do fungi obtain their food?

Learn about absorption: Fungi obtain nutrients by absorbing them from their surroundings. They secrete enzymes that break down complex organic matter into simpler compounds, which can then be absorbed through their cell walls.

Differentiate from other methods: Unlike photosynthesis, which is used by plants to convert sunlight into energy, fungi rely on external sources of organic material. They do not perform chemosynthesis, which is a process used by some bacteria to produce food using chemical reactions.