Standard Science Primary 3 Diversity

Siti found an organism growing on a fallen tree trunk. She observed that it does not have leaves, stems, or roots. Which of the following is most likely true about the organism?

A It can make its own food.
B It is a non-flowering plant.
C It obtains food from the dead tree.
D It reproduces by seeds.
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Step 1: Identify the organism's features (no leaves, stems, roots). Step 2: Recognize these as traits of fungi. Step 3: Fungi cannot make food and must absorb nutrients from their surroundings (the dead tree).

Correct answer: It obtains food from the dead tree.

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