Which of the following statements is the MOST compelling argument that fungi are more closely related to animals than plants?

A. Plants have chloroplasts whereas fungi and animal cells do not.

B. Plants fix carbon dioxide from the air; fungi and animals use pre-existing organic molecules.

C. The DNA sequences of ribosomal RNA of fungi share more homology with ribosomal RNA from animals than plants.

D. Both animal and fungal cells are eukaryotic.

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C. The DNA sequences of ribosomal RNA of fungi share more homology with ribosomal RNA from animals than plants.

This statement provides direct genetic evidence that fungi are more closely related to animals than plants, making it the most compelling argument.
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