Question

Write down the general features of fungi.

Answer 1

Characteristics of Fungi:

Fungi is a separate kingdom

Eukaryotic organism

Decomposers – the best recyclers around

No chlorophyll – non photosynthetic

Most multicellular (hyphae) – some unicellular (yeast)

Non-motile

Cell walls made of chitin.

Reproduction both asexual and sexual

Are more related to animals than plant kingdom

Lack true roots, leaves and stems

Absorptive heterotrophs -Digest food externally and then absorb it

The majority of fungi produce spores