EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

VIRUS AND BACTERIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a type of fungus?
A
mushroom
B
mold
C
yeast
D
amoeba
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Amoebas are grouped under the Kingdom Protista as they are neither classified as a plant, animal nor fungus. However, amoebas fall under eukaryotes as they possess a true nucleus.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is moss.

Detailed explanation-3: -Amoebae are eukaryotic microorganisms of great diversity. They do not form a single taxonomic group and are found among the protozoa, fungi, and algae.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: An amoeba is not a fungus nor bacteria, but is a protist. Most protists are unicellular, and all are eukaryotic. This is different from fungi, most of which are multicellular, and different from bacteria, which are prokaryotic.

Detailed explanation-5: -Amoebae are protists that have complicated relationships with bacteria, covering the whole spectrum of symbiosis. Amoeba-bacterium interactions contribute to the study of predation, symbiosis, pathogenesis, and human health.

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