Question

Fungi do not contain_______________.

• A. Chitin
• B. Hyphae
• C. Chlorophyll
• D. Nuclear Membrane

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Chlorophyll

The correct option is option C.

Explanation for correct option:

1. Fungi are multicellular eukaryotic organisms that are heterotrophic.
2. They do not perform photosynthesis as they lack chlorophyll in them.
3. The fungal cell wall is made up of chitin, glycoproteins, and glycans.
4. The cell wall of fungus is very complex and flexible.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option A:

1. The fungal cell wall is made up of chitin so they contain chitin.

Option B:

1. Hyphae are tubular filament-like structure present in a fungus that helps in nutrient absorption and vegetative growth.

Option D:

1. A nuclear membrane is present in fungi. Since fungi is a eukaryotic organism hence it has an advanced cell with a proper nuclear membrane.

Final answer: Fungi do not contain chlorophyll.