Why Were the Slime Molds and Water Molds Once Considered

Multiple Choice

Why were the slime molds and water molds once considered to be fungi?

A) Early identification methods focused on appearances rather than biochemical characteristics.
B) Early identification methods focused on appearances rather than genetic similarities/differences.
C) Water molds and slime molds are STILL considered to be fungi.
D) They have the same material in their cell walls (chitin) that fungi possess.
E) Water molds and slime molds always occur in the same habitats as fungi.