AP BIOLOGY

EVOLUTION

THE ORIGIN OF LIFE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following best describes a characteristic that distinguishes Fungi from other kingdoms?
A
Fungi are able to reproduce both sexually and asexually.
B
Fungi are eukaryotes with complex organ systems.
C
Fungi are multicellular and break down dead plant and animal matter.
D
Fungi have cell walls and specialized tissues.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the following best describes a characteristic that distinguishes Fungi from other kingdoms? Fungi are multicellular and break down dead plant and animal matter.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is (b) Plant cells have cell walls containing cellulose, and animal cells lack a cell wall. One difference between plant and animal cells is the structure of their cell walls.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following best describes a characteristic of Fungi that differentiates them from plants? Fungi are chemoautotrophs, while plants are photoautotrophs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fungi have filaments, and plants have roots, leaves, and stems. Plants are autotrophic which means they can make their own food while fungi cannot.

Detailed explanation-5: -Which of the following best describes a feature that distinguishes animals from fungi? Animals digest their food inside their bodies, while fungi digest their food externally.

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