Question

8. The pop-up question at the end of this level asks whether an animal or a plant is more closely related to a fungus. Why
is the correct answer likely surprising to many people?

Answer 1

Answer:

plant

Explanation:

because they both require photosynthesis to stay alive and grow

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is - plants.

Explanation:

Fungi are more closely related to animals than plants. Phylogenetic analyses have been determined in their relation. They also show similarity as they get their energy normally from other organisms like animals whereas plants produce their nutrients by photosynthesis.

This is surprising for many as fungi and plants show many similarities and most importantly fungi contain cell walls like plant cells.