Which one among the following pairs is not correctly matched ?

The pair 'Mushrooms: Autotroph' is incorrectly matched. Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemical energy. Mushrooms belong to the kingdom Fungi, which are characterized by a total absence of chlorophyll [1]. Consequently, they cannot perform photosynthesis and are strictly heterotrophic [2]. They typically function as saprophytes, obtaining nutrition by breaking down dead and decaying organic matter [4]. In contrast, the other pairs are correct: Sandalwood (Santalum album) is a partial root parasite that performs photosynthesis but draws water and minerals from host roots [4]. Cuscuta (Amar-bel) is a well-known parasitic plant that lacks chlorophyll and depends entirely on its host [5]. Nepenthes (pitcher plant) is a carnivorous or insectivorous plant that traps insects to supplement its nutrient requirements in nitrogen-poor soils.

Sources

1. [1] Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 9: Indian Biodiversity Diverse Landscape > 2. Fungi: > p. 156
2. [2] Science , class X (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 5: Life Processes > 5.2.2 Heterotrophic Nutrition > p. 84
3. [4] Science ,Class VIII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 12: How Nature Works in Harmony > 12.6 What Happens to Waste in Nature? > p. 200
4. [3] Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 13: Plant Diversity of India > 8.7.6. Other characters > p. 206
5. [5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heterotroph