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MIC 121 Characteristics and Structure of Fungi Objective Question
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What is a primary distinction between fungal and plant cell walls, as stated in the document?
Options
A Fungal cell walls are made of cellulose, while plant cell walls are made of chitin.
B Fungal cell walls are made of chitin, while plant cell walls are made of cellulose.
Correct Answer
C Fungal cell walls are composed of peptidoglycan, and plant cell walls are lignin.
D Both fungal and plant cell walls are made of chitin.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document explicitly states that fungal cell walls are made of chitin, a tough, flexible polymer, while plant cell walls are composed of cellulose (Page 4).

Hint

Focus on the specific structural carbohydrate mentioned for each kingdom's cell wall.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Characteristics and Structure of Fungi
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 211 of 984
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