Downy mildews and water molds are similar to fungi in that they both _____.

resemble fungi

decompose organic materials

absorb nutrients

all of these

Question

Downy mildews and water molds are similar to fungi in that they both _____.


    resemble fungi

    decompose organic materials

    absorb nutrients

    all of these

lanre · Answer

b) because they feed on decaying organic materials.

kayne · Answer

Hi @studynot.. Downy Mildew is actually caused by a fungus of the family oomycetes and water molds were once thought to be caused by fungi but they are no longer considered to be fungi just microorganisms which resemble fungi.. The similarity between the two is that they are both obligate parasites. This means that they require living host tissue to survive. They are not saprophytes @lanre... They do not feed on decaying organic materials.  So, to answer to your question @studynot, I'd say that they absorb nutrients (from the living host tissue) to ensure their survival.