Why Were the Slime Molds and Water Molds Once Considered

question 60

Multiple Choice

Why were the slime molds and water molds once considered to be fungi?

• A) Early identification methods focused on appearances rather than biochemical characteristics.
• B) Early identification methods focused on appearances rather than genetic similarities/differences.
• C) Water molds and slime molds are STILL considered to be fungi.
• D) They have the same material in their cell walls (chitin) that fungi possess.
• E) Water molds and slime molds always occur in the same habitats as fungi.

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