Which of the following organisms break down food material outside the body and then absorb the digested food?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) Mushroom

Explanation:

• Mushrooms are saprophytic organisms. They secrete digestive enzymes outside their bodies to break down food material, and then absorb the digested nutrients.

Information Booster:

• Mushrooms belong to the kingdom Fungi, which includes organisms that decompose organic matter.
• The process where they secrete enzymes to digest food outside their body is known as external digestion.
• This mode of feeding is characteristic of saprophytes, which feed on decaying organic matter.

Ministry and Minister:

• Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
• Minister: Shivraj Singh Chauhan (2025)