What are the differences between fungi and plants?
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1. Cell structure: Fungi have a cell wall made of chitin, while plants have a cell wall made of cellulose.
2. Nutrition: Fungi are heterotrophic organisms, meaning they obtain their nutrients by absorbing organic matter from their environment. Plants are autotrophic organisms, meaning they produce their own food through photosynthesis.
3. Reproduction: Fungi reproduce through spores, while plants reproduce through seeds.
4. Mobility: Fungi are typically immobile, while plants can be either immobile or mobile.
5. Habitat: Fungi are found in a wide range of habitats, including soil, water, and living organisms. Plants are primarily terrestrial organisms, although some species can also be found in aquatic environments.
6. Structure: Fungi do not have roots, stems, or leaves like plants do. Instead, they have a network of thread-like structures called hyphae.
7. Growth: Fungi grow by elongating their hyphae, while plants grow by adding new cells to their roots, stems, and leaves.
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Oct 14
Cell Wall Composition:
- Fungi: Chitin - Plants: Cellulose
Nutritional Mode:
- Fungi: Heterotrophic (absorb nutrients from living or decaying organic matter) - Plants: Autotrophic (photosynthetic; produce own food)
Movement:
- Fungi: Immobile - Plants: Can be stationary or mobile (e.g., mosses, ferns)
Cell Organization:
- Fungi: Eukaryotic, cells separated by cell walls - Plants: Eukaryotic, cells often grouped together in specialized tissues and organs
Growth:
- Fungi: Grow through mycelial growth (network of hyphae) - Plants: Grow through cell division and elongation
Reproduction:
- Fungi: Both asexual (spores) and sexual (gametes) - Plants: Asexual (e.g., vegetative propagation) and sexual (e.g., fertilization)
Storage of Food Reserves:
- Fungi: Glycogen - Plants: Starch
Chlorophyll:
- Fungi: Absent - Plants: Present (except in some parasitic plants)
Role in Ecosystems:
- Fungi: Decomposers and mutualists (symbiotic relationships with plants and animals) - Plants: Primary producers and provide shelter and resources for other organisms