what are the general characteristics of fungi?
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Answer:
General Characteristics of Fungi:
No chlorophyll – non photosynthetic. Most multicellular (hyphae) – some unicellular (yeast) Non-motile. Cell walls made of chitin (kite-in) instead of cellulose like that of a plant.
Explanation:
Eukaryotic
Decomposers – the best recyclers around
No chlorophyll – non photosynthetic
Most multicellular (hyphae) – some unicellular (yeast)
Non-motile
Cell walls made of chitin (kite-in) instead of cellulose like that of a plant
Are more related to animals than plant kingdom
Lack true roots, leaves and stems
Absorptive heterotrophs -Digest food externally and then absorb it
Lack of chlorophyll affects the lifestyle of fungi…
Not dependant on light
Can occupy dark habitats
Can grow in any direction
Can invade the interior of
a substrate with
absorptive filaments