Biology - Study Guide
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Author: Martha R. Taylor
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Introduction: Most of the cell wall of the
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Fungi are not classified as Plants primarily because they:
a. are prokaryotes
b. need high moisture
c. are chemoheterotrophic
d. reproduce sexually
The fungi are not considered plants as they once were but are part of the
a. eukaryotes
b. angiosperms
c. Gymnosperms
d. prokaryotes
Which is NOT an advantage of the dikaryotic stage in fungi?
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it generate genetic variation
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it increases the chances of the fungi of surviving and reproducing
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it allows the fungi to complete reproduction when conditions are appropriate
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