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Key Stage 3
Meaning
A fungus can be a multicellular or unicellular organism that is neither plant nor animal.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A fungus can be a multicellular or unicellular organism that contains a nucleus and mitochondria, is surrounded by a cell wall but does not contain any chloroplasts or a permanent vacuole.
About Fungus
- Fungi can reproduce sexually and asexually.
- Fungi reproduce by spores.
- The cell wall of fungal cells is made of chitin, rather than cellulose.
Some fungi you should be aware of: