3. (6 points) In which of the listed ecological functions do fungi outperform pr
ID: 19844 • Letter: 3
Question
3. (6 points) In which of the listed ecological functions do fungi outperform prokaryotes
and which of the listed features describe best why this superior performance is possible?
Please indicate the correct function (2 points) and processes (4 points) by writing down
the numbers.
Functions: (1) decomposition of muscle Features: (1) ability to penetrate
(2) killing animal hosts (2) biochemical variability
(3) as mutualists of plants (3) rapid generation time
(4) decomposition of wood (4) chitin in cell wall
(5) anaerobic metabolism (5) asexual reproduction
Answer: _________________ __________________
Explanation / Answer
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