Fungi: Fungi Nutrition and Growth

Fungi obtain nutrients by absorbing them from other living or once-living organisms. They secrete enzymes from their hyphae into the environment to break down organic molecules, which are then absorbed into their body structure. This nutrient intake is primarily used for growth, allowing fungi to expand rapidly, with hyphae growing at the tips while remaining narrow.

What is the significance of nutrient intake for fungi?

Describe how the growth of hyphae occurs in fungi.