Fungi Flashcards
(37 cards)
What is the kingdom of fungi?
Multicellular, eukaryotic, heterotrophs, absorb nutrients from other living or dead organisms. recyclers in the ecosystem. cell wall made of chitin.
what is the fruiting body of many fungi
mushrooms
fungi obtain energy by decomposition
saprophytic
relationship benefiting fungi and another organisms
symbiotic
one of only unicellular fungus
yeast
roots of plant grow with fungi, benefiting both plant and fungus
mycorrhiza
DNA stored in a nucleus
eukaryotic
unmoving
sesile
what are fungus cel, walls made of?
chitin
released from mushroom for reproduction
spores
fungi that feeds on living organisms
parasitic
what is cellular respiration
the process that cells use for energy to move, grow and function
t or f:
biomolecules are not organic
false
What is ATP
Adenosine Triphosphate, Source of energy for the use and storage at the cellular level. (Battery of a cell)
Which word best describes the extent to which scientists have identified fungi species?
A. Exhaustive
B. Limited
C. Comprehensive
D. Complete
B. Limited
What substance or structure can be found in both a fungal cell and a plant cell?
A. Chitin
B. Chlorophyll
C. Nucleus
D. Cellulose
C. Nucleus
Place the following fungal features in order, from largest to smallest:
A) Nucleus;
B) Hypha;
C) Mycelium
A. A, B, C
B. C, B, A
C. B, C, A
D. A, C, B
C, B, A
On which object are fungi least likely to grow?
A. Spoon
B. Bread
C. Wood
D. Strawberry
A. Spoon
What is the most logical conclusion you can draw from observing mold on the damp walls of a basement?
A. Fungi require moisture to thrive
B. Fungi can only grow on vertical surfaces
C. Fungi can only grow indoors
D. Fungi require complete darkness
A. Fungi require moisture to thrive
A fruiting body is responsible for which of the following?
A. Secreting enzymes
B. Absorbing nutrients
C. Growing toward a new food source
D. Producing a new fungus
D. Producing a new fungus
Why doesn’t it make sense to refer to yeasts as male or female?
A. It’s impossible to tell the difference between male and female yeasts
B. Yeasts switch sexes throughout their life cycles
C. All yeasts are female
D. Most yeasts cannot reproduce sexually
D. Most yeasts cannot reproduce sexually
In what way is a mushroom similar to a flower?
A. Both are responsible for reproduction
B. Both are considered plants
C. Both serve little or no function
D. Both are edible
A. Both are responsible for reproduction
Athlete’s foot is caused by a type of mold that lives on an organism’s skin and nails, damaging those tissues. Which of the following best describes this fungus?
A. Beneficial
B. Parasitic
C. Fatal
D. Nocturnal
B. Parasitic
Where in your body would you expect to find digestive enzymes?
A. In your brain
B. On your skin
C. In your stomach
D. In your bones
C. In your stomach