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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Fungi differ from plants in that fungi:
Options
A Have chlorophyll
B Perform photosynthesis
C Are heterotrophic and have chitin in their cell walls
Correct Answer
D Produce seeds
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Fungi are heterotrophic (they absorb nutrients from their environment) and their cell walls are made of chitin. Plants are autotrophic (photosynthetic) and have cell walls made of cellulose.

Hint

Fungi are decomposers, not producers.

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