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Question
Which one of the following characteristics is found in all fungi but not in all bacteria?
Options
Aerobic respiration
Cell wall
Spore formation
A long circular DNA lying loose in the cytoplasm
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Solution
Cell wall
- Fungi: All fungi have a cell wall, which is made of chitin (a distinguishing feature of fungi).
- Bacteria: Not all bacteria have a cell wall; for example, Mycoplasma lacks a cell wall. Even when present, bacterial cell walls are made of peptidoglycan, not chitin.
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