In What Way are Fungi Similar to Animals

Question

In what way are fungi similar to animals?
A) Both take in food from the outside.
B) Both produce hair-like hyphae.
C) Both form embryos when they reproduce.
D) Both produce antibiotics.

Accepted Answer

Fungi and animals are similar in that they both take in food from the outside. Fungi secrete digestive enzymes to break down organic matter externally before absorbing it. This is similar to how animals ingest food and then digest it internally. The other options are not accurate - not all fungi produce hair-like hyphae, they do not form embryos in reproduction, and not all fungi produce antibiotics (while some animals, such as certain species of ants, do produce antibiotics).