MISSION 1 — Red, green, and gecko 

Your first question is simple: Is a fungus more closely related to an animal or a plant? At first glance, many people might be tempted to say plant—but be careful! First impressions can be misleading.

Begin by playing the first level, "Red, green, and gecko." In this level, be sure to read and follow the prompts. The prompts are there to help you get the hang of things. Remember to keep the level open so that you can refer back to it as you answer the questions.

After you've completed the level, answer questions 6–9 below.

6-7. Click the button below to answer questions 6-7. Remember to refer to your completed tree and the species comparison tab if you are not sure of your answers.

Use the submit button to enter this choice.

Use the next button to continue.

Select the finish button to finish the quiz.

8. Draw your completed tree from this level of the game and an equivalent tree using the "Visualize It" tool below. Equivalent trees look different from each other, but show the same relationships. See question 5 on the previous page for examples of equivalent trees. 

9. The pop-up question at the end of this level asks whether an animal or a plant is more closely related to a fungus. Why is the correct answer likely surprising to many people?