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Question
An organism has a cell wall, lacks chlorophyll and obtains dissolved nutrients by absorption from dead organic matter. In which kingdom should it be placed?
Explanation
The organism belongs to Kingdom Fungi. Fungi are heterotrophic, possess walls containing chitin and other polysaccharides, and absorb soluble organic matter from dead substrates or living hosts.
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