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Bacteria and Fungi
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Fungi are characterized by the absence of _____ and hence are heterotrophic.
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chlorophyll
💡 Explanation:
Fungi lack chlorophyll, the pigment necessary for photosynthesis, and must therefore obtain nutrients from organic matter as heterotrophs. Other structures like cell walls and nucleoli are present in fungal cells.