Multiple Choice
Which two kingdoms are nearly the same, except for where they can survive?
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Introduction to Taxonomy
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Which of the following statements about members of the kingdom Fungi is correct?
A
They lack cell walls.
B
They produce their own food through chemosynthesis.
C
They obtain nutrients by absorbing organic matter from their environment.
D
They are photosynthetic organisms.
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Step 1: Begin by understanding the characteristics of the kingdom Fungi. Members of this kingdom are eukaryotic organisms that include molds, yeasts, and mushrooms.
Step 2: Recall that fungi have cell walls made of chitin, which distinguishes them from plants (cellulose-based walls) and animals (no cell walls). This eliminates the option 'They lack cell walls.'
Step 3: Understand that fungi are heterotrophic organisms, meaning they cannot produce their own food. They obtain nutrients by absorbing organic matter from their environment, often through decomposition. This aligns with the correct statement provided in the problem.
Step 4: Note that fungi are not photosynthetic organisms. Photosynthesis is a characteristic of plants and some protists, not fungi. This eliminates the option 'They are photosynthetic organisms.'
Step 5: Recognize that fungi do not produce their own food through chemosynthesis. Chemosynthesis is a process used by certain bacteria and archaea, not fungi. This eliminates the option 'They produce their own food through chemosynthesis.'
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