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Which of the following features is NOT characteristic of the members of the kingdom Fungi?

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: B
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
 **Primary Concept**: Characteristics of Kingdom Fungi
 **Related Topics**: Plant Kingdom, Protist Kingdom, Eukaryotic cells
 **Prerequisites**: Basic understanding of eukaryotic cell structure, modes of nutrition, and reproduction.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
  The question asks to identify a feature NOT found in Fungi.
  Options: Heterotrophic nutrition, presence of chlorophyll a and b, chitin cell wall, reproduction by spores.
**Method & Steps**:
 1. Analyze each option to determine if it is characteristic of fungi.
  Reasoning:  We need to identify the feature that is absent in fungi.
 2. Evaluate each option against the known characteristics of fungi.
  Working:
  a) Heterotrophic nutrition: Fungi are heterotrophs; they obtain their nutrients from other organisms.
  b) Presence of chlorophyll a and b: Fungi lack chlorophyll and are not capable of photosynthesis.
  c) Cell wall made of chitin:  Fungi possess cell walls composed primarily of chitin.
  d) Reproduction by spores: Fungi reproduce asexually and sexually via spores.
 3. Identify the option that does NOT describe a characteristic of fungi.
  Result: The presence of chlorophyll a and b is not a characteristic of fungi.
  Verification:  The other options are all true statements about fungi.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
A :x: Heterotrophic nutrition is a characteristic of fungi.
B ✓: Chlorophyll a and b are pigments involved in photosynthesis, a process not carried out by fungi.
C :x: Chitin is a major component of fungal cell walls.
D :x: Spore formation is a common mode of reproduction in fungi.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
 **Common Mistakes**:
  1.Confusing fungi with plants: Fungi are heterotrophic, unlike plants which are autotrophic.
  2.Overlooking the importance of chlorophyll: Chlorophyll's presence indicates photosynthetic capability, absent in fungi.
 **Quick Tips**:
  1.Remember the key characteristics of fungi: heterotrophic, chitinous cell walls, spore reproduction.
  2.Think of the differences between fungi, plants, and animals to avoid confusion.

B VENKAT · Answer

Heterotrophic mode of nutrition

B VENKAT · Answer

The correct Option is "Presence of chlorophyll a and b"

B VENKAT · Answer

Cell wall made of chitin

B VENKAT · Answer

Reproduction by spores

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