Consider the following statements about fungal nutrition:
I. All fungi are heterotrophic.
II. Some fungi are saprophytic, while others are parasitic.
III. Fungi can digest complex organic compounds like cellulose and lignin.
IV. Fungi exclusively absorb nutrients through phagocytosis.
Which of the above statements are CORRECT?
I and II only
II and III only
I, II, and III only
I, II, III, and IV
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