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Multiple Choice
Why are fungi considered more similar to humans than to bacteria?
A
Fungi and humans both perform photosynthesis, unlike bacteria.
B
Both fungi and humans are eukaryotic organisms, while bacteria are prokaryotic.
C
Fungi and humans reproduce only by binary fission, while bacteria do not.
D
Fungi and humans have cell walls made of peptidoglycan, which bacteria lack.
Verified step by step guidance
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Understand the key difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms: Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells lack these structures.
Recognize that fungi and humans are both eukaryotic organisms, meaning their cells share structural and functional similarities, such as the presence of a nucleus and complex organelles.
Contrast this with bacteria, which are prokaryotic organisms. Bacteria lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, making them fundamentally different from fungi and humans.
Clarify that fungi and humans do not perform photosynthesis, unlike plants and some bacteria. This eliminates the incorrect statement about photosynthesis.
Note that fungi and humans do not reproduce solely by binary fission, nor do they have cell walls made of peptidoglycan. These statements are incorrect, further emphasizing that the correct answer is based on their shared eukaryotic nature.