Which property will NOT differentiate fungi from bacteria?
L. Formation of aerial hyphae in culture
M. Possession of mitochondria
N. Presence of nuclear membrane
O. Production of sexual spores
P. Synthesis of cell wall chitin.
Gauri Answered question August 14, 2024
M. Possession of mitochondria.
Both fungi and some bacteria (specifically, certain types like Proteobacteria) can have similar structures related to energy production, though bacteria generally do not have membrane-bound organelles like mitochondria. The other properties listed are distinctive features of fungi:
- L. Formation of aerial hyphae in culture: This is a characteristic of fungi, as they grow as filamentous structures.
- N. Presence of nuclear membrane: Fungi have a true nucleus with a nuclear membrane, while bacteria do not.
- O. Production of sexual spores: Fungi can produce sexual spores, whereas bacteria typically reproduce asexually.
- P. Synthesis of cell wall chitin: Fungi have chitin in their cell walls, while bacterial cell walls contain peptidoglycan.
Gauri Answered question August 14, 2024