To Which Group are Organisms in Kingdom Fungi Most Closely

Question

To which group are organisms in kingdom Fungi most closely related?
A) Plantae
B) Protista
C) Animalia
D) Bacteria

Accepted Answer

Fungi and animals share many characteristics and are thought to have a common ancestor. Both groups are heterotrophic and have similar molecular and cellular features, such as chitin in cell walls and glycogen as a storage compound.