Multiple choice

Which of the following statements does not characterise fungi?

  1. The fungi have haploid nuclei.

  2. Some fungi display the phenomenon of bioluminescence.

  3. Fungi have a cell wall.

  4. A fungal cell contain membrane-bound nuclei.

  5. Fungi are autotrophic organisms.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is a correct statement, as fungal cells contain membrane-bound nuclei with chromosomes that contain DNA with noncoding regions called introns and coding regions called exons. This is ane incorrect statement, as fungi lack chloroplasts and are heterotrophic organisms, so they require preformed organic compounds as energy sources.

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