Which of These Fungal Features Supports the Phylogenetic Conclusion That

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of these fungal features supports the phylogenetic conclusion that fungi are more closely related to animals than plants?

• A)Fungi are able to change their body shape continuously throughout their life.
• B)Zygomycetes have flagellated gametes.
• C)Fungi store polysaccharides as starch.
• D)The cell walls of fungi are made of chitin.

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Definitions:

Lava Flow

Molten rock that erupts onto the Earth's surface during a volcanic eruption, which cools and solidifies into igneous rock.

Dike Unit

A vertical or steeply inclined sheet of rock that is created when magma intrudes into a crack then solidifies.

Depositional

Relating to the process in which material is laid down or deposited by various means, including water, wind, or ice.

Cenozoic Basalts

Volcanic rocks that were formed during the Cenozoic era, known for their dark color and high iron and magnesium content.