AP BIOLOGY

THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE

THE GENETICS OF VIRUSES AND BACTERIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A fungus is an example of a
A
prokaryote
B
eukaryote
C
yeast
D
photosynthetic organism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Also, fungi are non-photosynthetic organisms and are the group of eukaryotic organisms (organisms whose cells have a nucleus enclosed within membranes) that includes microorganisms such as molds, yeasts, as well as mushrooms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Eukaryotes (meaning ‘true nuclei” where “karyote” is derived from the ancient Greek for “kernel") include fungi, protozoa, eukaryotic algae, and of course plants and animals including ourselves. Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus containing chromosomal DNA bounded by membranes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fungi are eukaryotic organisms. It has a distinct nucleus and structured membrane-bound organelles like the endoplasmic reticulum, chloroplasts, mitochondria, and Golgi apparatus. They all operate as one unit and carry out the functions of the cell.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fungi are eukaryotic organisms; i.e., their cells contain membrane-bound organelles and clearly defined nuclei.

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