NEET BIOLOGY

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BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION

KINGDOM FUNGI

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements about organisms in the kingdom Fungi are TRUE?I. Cell wall mainly made of chitinII. Stores glycogenIII. Some fungi are motileIV. Heterotrophs
A
I, II and III
B
I, II and IV
C
II, III and IV
D
I, II, III and IV
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fungi are eukaryotic organisms that include microorganisms such as yeasts, moulds, and mushrooms. The organisms found in kingdom fungi contain a cell wall made up of chitin They lack chlorophyll therefore photosynthesis does not take place.

Detailed explanation-2: -So, the correct answer is ‘They are heterotrophs’

Detailed explanation-3: -Characteristics of Fungi Fungi are eukaryotic, non-vascular, non-motile and heterotrophic organisms. They may be unicellular or filamentous. They reproduce by means of spores.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fungi are saprotrophes. They do not have chlorophyll and hence cannot perform photosynthesis. They obtain food from starchy materials, such as bread and bhakhri. They also possess root like fibres, which help them in the absorption of food.

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