Discover the World of Plant Parasitic Nematodes
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Which of the following is true about nematodes?

  • They are segmented worms
  • They feed on dead or decaying organic matter
  • They are predators
  • They are cylindrical in shape (correct)

    • What do saprophytic nematodes feed on?

  • Other nematodes
  • Bacteria and fungi
  • Plants and algae
  • Dead or decaying organic matter (correct)

    • What is the function of a stylet in plant parasitic nematodes?

  • To attack the above ground parts of the plant
  • To feed on other nematodes
  • To feed on plants and algae
  • To obtain nutrients from the host (correct)

    • Where do most plant parasitic nematodes feed?

    <p>On or inside the roots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the life stages of nematodes?

    <p>Egg, larvae, juveniles and adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of fungi?

    <p>They have a cell wall made of chitin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between yeasts and bacteria?

    <p>Yeasts have a eukaryotic cell with a true nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the industrial importance of yeast?

    <p>Yeast is important in the production of alcohol and wine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a component of the yeast cell wall?

    <p>Protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do yeasts reproduce sexually?

    <p>By spores called ascospores</p> Signup and view all the answers

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