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What is the main characteristic that distinguishes fungi as chemoheterotrophic organisms?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes fungi as chemoheterotrophic organisms?
- Lack of chlorophyll (correct)
- Related to animals by their genomes
- Possessing cell walls made of chitin
- Being unicellular
Which type of fungi reproduces both sexually and asexually?
Which type of fungi reproduces both sexually and asexually?
- Dimorphic fungi
- Yeasts
- Thallus
- Molds (correct)
What is the primary function of fungi in decomposing dead organisms?
What is the primary function of fungi in decomposing dead organisms?
- Forming beneficial associations with plant roots
- Causing diseases in humans
- Recycling nutrients (correct)
- Producing antibiotics
Which category of fungi are known to produce both yeastlike and moldlike forms?
Which category of fungi are known to produce both yeastlike and moldlike forms?
What distinguishes yeasts from molds in terms of their structure?
What distinguishes yeasts from molds in terms of their structure?
What is the common method by which yeasts reproduce?
What is the common method by which yeasts reproduce?
What is the mycelium composed of?
What is the mycelium composed of?
What is the major exception among mycoses in terms of contagiousness?
What is the major exception among mycoses in terms of contagiousness?
How are asexual spores used to identify fungal pathogens?
How are asexual spores used to identify fungal pathogens?
What is the key characteristic of true fungal pathogens?
What is the key characteristic of true fungal pathogens?
How do dimorphic fungal pathogens reproduce in their animal habitat?
How do dimorphic fungal pathogens reproduce in their animal habitat?
What is the main difference between the mycelial phase and yeast phase of dimorphic fungal pathogens?
What is the main difference between the mycelial phase and yeast phase of dimorphic fungal pathogens?
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