Table of contents

1. Introduction to Microbiology3h 22m
2. Disproving Spontaneous Generation1h 18m
3. Chemical Principles of Microbiology3h 38m
4. Water1h 28m
5. Molecules of Microbiology2h 23m
6. Cell Membrane & Transport3h 28m
7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions5h 52m
8. Eukaryotic Cell Structures & Functions2h 18m
9. Microscopes2h 46m
10. Dynamics of Microbial Growth4h 36m
11. Controlling Microbial Growth4h 10m
12. Microbial Metabolism5h 16m
13. Photosynthesis2h 31m
14. DNA Replication2h 25m
15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation7h 14m
16. Microbial Genetics4h 44m
17. Biotechnology3h 0m
18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions4h 56m
19. Innate Immunity7h 15m
20. Adaptive Immunity7h 14m
21. Principles of Disease6h 57m

1. Introduction to Microbiology

Introduction to Eukarya

Microbiology

1. Introduction to Microbiology

Introduction to Eukarya

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Multiple Choice

Although plants and fungi are very similar, fungi do not have…

Cell walls.

The ability to perform photosynthesis.

The ability to harvest energy from decaying matter.

All of the above.

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Begin by understanding the basic characteristics of plants and fungi. Plants are autotrophic organisms, meaning they can produce their own food through photosynthesis. Fungi, on the other hand, are heterotrophic and obtain energy by absorbing nutrients from organic matter.

Consider the structure of cell walls in both plants and fungi. Both have cell walls, but they are composed of different materials. Plant cell walls are primarily made of cellulose, while fungal cell walls are composed of chitin.

Evaluate the ability to perform photosynthesis. Plants have chlorophyll and chloroplasts that allow them to convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis. Fungi lack chlorophyll and chloroplasts, so they cannot perform photosynthesis.

Examine how fungi harvest energy. Fungi decompose organic matter, absorbing nutrients from decaying material, which is a key aspect of their ecological role as decomposers.

Conclude by comparing the options given: Fungi do not have the ability to perform photosynthesis, which is a distinct difference from plants. They do have cell walls and can harvest energy from decaying matter, so the correct answer is the ability to perform photosynthesis.