Which of these fungal features supports the phylogenetic conclusion that fungi are more closely related to animals than plants?

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The fact that the cell walls of fungi are composed of chitin (a polysaccharide derivative of glucose) is a feature that supports the phylogenetic conclusion that fungi are more closely related to animals than plants. This is because chitin is not found in the cell walls of plants, but is present in the exoskeletons of insects and other arthropods, which are closely related to animals.

Which of These Fungal Features Supports the Phylogenetic Conclusion That