Asked by Bianka Novalien on Jul 23, 2024
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Although they have many features in common, water molds are differentiated from fungi because
A) unlike fungi, water molds are saprotrophic.
B) water molds have cell walls of cellulose, while fungi have cell walls of chitin.
C) water molds grow only in water and fungi grow only on land.
D) adult water molds are diploid, while adult fungi are haploid.
E) unlike fungi, water molds do not have a filamentous body.
Diploid
A cell or organism having two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, typical of somatic cells in animals and plants.
Chitin
A long-chain polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, a derivative of glucose, found in the exoskeletons of arthropods and cell walls of fungi.
Cellulose
A complex carbohydrate that is the primary component of plant cell walls, providing structural support.
- Understand the structural and functional differences between water molds and fungi.
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Peyton MitchellJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Water molds have cell walls of cellulose, while fungi have cell walls of chitin. This is the main difference between the two groups.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the structural and functional differences between water molds and fungi.