Fungi Lab

Question 1

Hyphae

Answer 1

Cells of a multicellular fungus are commonly joined to form thin tubes

Question 2

Pseudohyphae

Answer 2

A host chain of cells (yeast produce buds that fail to detach themselves

Question 3

Mutualism

Answer 3

A type of symbiosis in which both organisms or populations are benefited

Question 4

Thallus

Answer 4

(Body); of a mold or fleshy fungus consist of long filaments of cells joined together

Question 5

Symbiosis

Answer 5

The living together of two different organisms or populations

Question 6

Mycelium

Answer 6

A mass of long filaments of cells that branch and intertwine, typically found in molds

Question 7

Dimorphism fungi

Answer 7

Two forms of growth. Such fungi can grow either as a mold or as a yeast

Question 8

Antibiotic

Answer 8

An anti microbial agent, usually produced naturally by a bacterium or fungus

Question 9

Oral thrush (infection)

Answer 9

Known as oral candidiasis; an infection in which the fungus Candida albicans accumulates in the mouth