Which eukaryotes break down food externally and then absorb nutrients?
A)bacteria
B)plants
C)fungi
D)animals
E)protists

Name: Which eukaryotes break down food externally and then absorb nutrients? A)bacteria B)plants C)fungi D)animals E)protists
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Fungi are the only eukaryotes that break down their food externally through the secretion of digestive enzymes, and then absorb the nutrients from their surroundings. This is known as extracellular digestion.

Which Eukaryotes Break Down Food Externally and Then Absorb Nutrients