Your teacher describes an organism that digests its food externally before absorbing it. You also find out that this organism cannot move. Based on what you’ve learned, this organism is most likely a(n)(1 point)

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fungus. 
fungus. 

bacterium.
bacterium.

animal.
animal.

protist. 

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Answer 1

Based on the description provided, the organism that digests its food externally before absorbing it and cannot move is most likely a fungus. Fungi secrete enzymes to break down complex substances outside of their bodies and then absorb the resulting nutrients.