Biology

Question

24. Fungi used to be classified in the sane kingdom as plants. In time, scientists observed a key characteristic that required reclassitication. What was that characteristic?

Fungi are eukaryotic.

Fungi are multicellular.

Fungi are heterotrophic.

Fungi reproduce sexually and asexually.

Answer

Fungi are heterotrophic.

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Fungi are heterotrophic, meaning they cannot produce their own food like plants do. This key characteristic required reclassification of fungi from the...