Fungi are Most Closely Related to Which of These Groups

Question

Fungi are most closely related to which of these groups?
A) red algae
B) plants
C) green algae
D) animals

Accepted Answer

Fungi and animals share a common ancestor called Opisthokonta. This group includes animals, fungi, and several protist groups. Fungi and animals are thought to have diverged from a common ancestor about 1 billion years ago, which helps explain why they share some similarities in their cellular structure and molecular biology.