Activity 5 Flashcards
(8 cards)
_____ were the first known forms of life, with fossils dating back over 3 billion years.
Bacteria
Fungi were once classified as plants although they are not autotrophic. Fungi are
heterotrophs.
Fungi are mostly multicellular organisms, although there are some single-celled fungi (yeast are single-celled fungi).
Two key features to note for the fungi
mycelium (plural mycelia) formed by hyphae and the types of spores produced.
What are the representative pathogenic bacteria observed in this activity?
Vibrio coma
Staphylococcus aureus
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Bacillus subtilis
Salmonella typhosa
What are the representative pathogenic fungi observed in this activity?
Saprolegnia
Cryptococcus neoformans
Mucor
Aspergillus
Rhizopus
What distinguishes fungi from autotrophic organisms?
Fungi do not photosynthesize and obtain nutrients through absorption.
What is a unique characteristic of bacteria in terms of adaptation?
Bacteria can thrive in extreme environments and are among the most diverse and abundant life forms on Earth.
