Question

question 5 of 10
why are fungi unable to live in dry areas?
a. they are angiosperms.
b. they have no reproductive structures.
c. they cannot trap moisture.
d. they have filaments with small surface areas.

Explanation:

Fungi need moisture for various life - processes like nutrient absorption (they absorb nutrients in a dissolved form which requires moisture). They do not have structures like vascular tissues in plants to transport water over long distances or mechanisms to effectively trap and retain moisture in dry conditions.

• Option A: Fungi are not angiosperms. Angiosperms are a type of plant.
• Option B: Fungi do have reproductive structures (e.g., spores produced in sporangia).
• Option D: Fungal filaments (hyphae) actually have a large surface area for absorption (when there is moisture).

Answer:

C. They cannot trap moisture.