Which characteristic makes fungi similar to plants?

Answer

A. Both fungi and plants are autotrophic organisms.

B. Both fungi and plants have vascular tissue.

C. Both fungi and plants have cell walls of chitin

D. Both fungi and plants can grow in soil

The answer is D. Both fungi and plants can grow in soil.

According to the process of elimination:

- Plants are autotrophic organisms while fungi are heterotrophic organisms.

- Plants have vascular tissue, and fungi don't.

- Fungi are the only organisms that have cell walls made of chitin.

Therefore, the correct choice is that both fungi and plants can grow in soil.

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