Fungi

Question 1

General characteristics of fungi

Answer 1

1. Unicellular
2. Eukaryotic
3. lack chlorophyll and are heterotrophic
4. No functional roots, stems or leaves
5. Thread like tubes called hyphae
6. A mass of hyphae form mycelium if the hyphae have cross wall + it is said to be Septate
7. Reproduce asexually

Question 2

Name two types of nutrition in Fungi

Answer 2

1. Sporophytic: feeds on dead or decaying organic matter

2. Parasitic- Lives on or in another organism causing harm

Question 3

Briefly explain saprophytic fungi

Answer 3

• found in the soil, decaying leaves and dead animals

example: Rhizopus