VMMC VMMC Medical Solved Paper-2010

  • question_answer
    Fungi considered as plant because of presence of

    A) chlorophyll         

    B)        nucleus

    C)                 cell wall               

    D)        sexual reproduction

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    The mycelium of fungi is formed of a number of hyphae. The hypha composed of a number of cells. The cell wall is formed of fungal cellulose or chitin. Chitin is basically made up of acetyl glucosamine. Fungi are a chlorophyllous, heterotrophic organism, ie, they inhabit as parasite or saprophyte. Fungal cells have eukaryotic structure, ie, nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic recticulum are present. Nucleus is present in plants and animals both. Sexual reproduction involves the formation and union of two gametes or their nuclei. Sexual reproduction is common in plants and animals. Although sexual reproduction is absent in Deuteromycetes.                


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