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In the context of organic chemistry, to which group do plants belong based on their ability to produce their own food through photosynthesis?
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In the context of evolutionary biology, are fungi more closely related to plants or animals?
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Protists
B
Bacteria
C
Plants
D
Animals
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Begin by understanding the classification of life forms. Fungi, plants, and animals are all part of the domain Eukarya, which consists of organisms with complex cells.
Consider the evolutionary tree of life. Fungi, plants, and animals diverged from a common ancestor. To determine which group fungi are more closely related to, examine the phylogenetic relationships.
Fungi and animals share a more recent common ancestor compared to fungi and plants. This is based on molecular and genetic evidence, such as similarities in DNA sequences and cellular structures.
Explore the characteristics of fungi and animals. Both groups are heterotrophic, meaning they obtain their food from other organisms, unlike plants which are autotrophic and produce their own food through photosynthesis.
Conclude that fungi are more closely related to animals than to plants, based on evolutionary biology and phylogenetic studies.
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