Question

Which of the following is/are typical characteristic(s) of a fungal cell?

• A. ( {Presence of histone proteins} )
• B. ( {Presence of peptidoglycans in the cell wall} )
• C. ( {Presence of chitin in the cell wall} )
• D. ( {Presence of pseudomurein in the cell wall} )

Hint:

Fungal cell walls are unique due to the presence of chitin, distinguishing them from bacterial and archaeal cell walls.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Fungal cells exhibit the following characteristics: - Presence of histone proteins (A): Like other eukaryotic cells, fungal cells have histone proteins that package DNA into chromatin within the nucleus. - Presence of chitin in the cell wall (C): The cell walls of fungi are primarily composed of chitin, a polysaccharide that provides structural integrity. Other options: - Peptidoglycans in the cell wall (B): This is a characteristic of bacterial cell walls, not fungal cell walls. - Pseudomurein in the cell wall (D): This is a characteristic of some archaeal cell walls, not fungal cell walls.