Protocista member, which shows close relations with fungi
Correct answer: A. Water molds
- A. Water molds
- B. Slime molds
- C. Brown algae
- D. Apicomplexans
Explanation
Water molds, or oomycetes, are protists that are closely related to fungi due to their filamentous structure and method of nutrient absorption. Unlike slime molds, which are more amoeba-like in their behavior and lifecycle, water molds exhibit true hyphal growth similar to fungi. Brown algae are primarily aquatic, photosynthetic organisms, and apicomplexans are parasitic and lack fungal-like characteristics. Thus, among the options, water molds are the group most closely related to fungi.
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Kingdom Protista contains mainly unicellular eukaryotes, although some forms are colonial or multicellular, with varied nutritional and reproductive methods. Questions examine protozoans, algae and examples such as Amoeba, Paramecium and Euglena, while distinguishing protists from prokaryotes, fungi and true plants.
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