Fungi were once classified in the same kingdom as plants. Which characteristic of fungi resulted in them being placed in a separate kingdom? O Fungi have a nucleus. O Fungi lack chlorophyll. O Fungi are mostly immobile. Fungi are mostly anaerobic.

Fungi were once classified in the same kingdom as plants. Which characteristic of fungi resulted in them being placed in a separate kingdom? O Fungi have a nucleus. O Fungi lack chlorophyll. O Fungi are mostly immobile. Fungi are mostly anaerobic.

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Chapter14: Plants And Fungi

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Fungi were once classified in the same kingdom as plants. Which characteristic of fungi resulted in them being placed in a separate kingdom?
O Fungi have a nucleus.
O Fungi lack chlorophyll.
O Fungi are mostly immobile.
O Fungi are mostly anaerobic.

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