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BOT 102 GENERAL CLASSIFICATION OF PLANTS Objective Question

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Fungi were excluded from the Kingdom Plantae primarily because:
Options
A They are all unicellular.
B They are autotrophs.
C They have cell walls made of chitin & glycan.
Correct Answer
D They reproduce by spores only.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document mentions under Fungi: 'They have cell wall made of chitin & glycan'. This is a key distinguishing feature from plants whose cell walls are primarily cellulose. The initial general classification section also notes: 'Fungi, and members of the Monera and Protista having cell walls have been excluded from the kingdom Plantae.'

Hint

Consider the unique composition of the fungal cell wall mentioned.

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