NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION

KINGDOM FUNGI

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The kingdom fungi include all of the following except
A
amoeba
B
yeast
C
mold
D
mushrooms
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Amoebae do not form a single taxonomic group; instead, they are found in every major lineage of eukaryotic organisms. Amoeboid cells occur not only among the protozoa, but also in fungi, algae, and animals.

Detailed explanation-2: -They cannot make their own food because of the absence of chloroplasts in their cells. Hence, plants with chloroplasts are not included in the Kingdom of Fungi.

Detailed explanation-3: -Amoeba is a protozoan and it belongs to kingdom Protista.

Detailed explanation-4: -Traditionally, amoebas are grouped under the Kingdom Protista as they are neither classified as a plant, animal nor fungus.

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