Scientists used to group fungi with plants. Which of the following is a major factor that determines why fungi are not classified as part of the plant kingdom? (SC.912.L.15.6)

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a. Fungi do not have leaves.
b. Fungi grow close to the ground.
c. Fungi can reproduce either sexually or asexually.
d. Fungi are heterotrophs, but plants are autotrophs.

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d. Fungi are heterotrophs, but plants are autotrophs.