12 Questions
What type of fungi have a cup-like fruiting body?
Basidiomycota
Which fungi are found only in plant roots?
Glomeromycota
Which fungi produce motile asexual spores with flagella?
Cryptomycota
Which fungi were the first to colonize land masses?
Basidiomycota
What type of fungi can form in bread?
Chytridiomycota
Which part of the mushroom is the 'Cap'?
Pileus
Which characteristic distinguishes eukaryotes from prokaryotes in terms of ribosomes?
Larger ribosomes
What type of molecule is present in fungal cell walls that differentiates them from animal cells?
Chitin
How do fungi contribute to the nitrogenous cycle in ecosystems?
By decomposing organic matter and releasing nitrogen back into the soil
Which fungal characteristic allows for both sexual and asexual reproduction?
Spore production
What is the main function of honey fungus, the largest organism in the world?
Generating soil by breaking down organic matter
In what way do fungi differ from animals in terms of membrane composition?
Have ergosterol in their membranes
Learn about the unique traits of fungi, including their heterotrophic nature, osmotrophic feeding, and their role in the ecosystem. Explore the different types of fungi like Basidiomycota and Ascomycota, along with examples such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Aspergillus fumigatus.
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