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Which pronunciation of 'fungi' is acceptable?
Which pronunciation of 'fungi' is acceptable?
- Fuhn-jahy (correct)
- Fuhn-gahy
- Fuhn-gee
- Fuhn-jus
Approximately how many known species of fungi are there?
Approximately how many known species of fungi are there?
- 100,000
- 1 billion
- 6 million
- 1.5 million (correct)
Which compound found in the fungus Claviceps purpurea is used to make LSD?
Which compound found in the fungus Claviceps purpurea is used to make LSD?
- Saccharomyces
- Lysergic acid (correct)
- Gangrene
- Histoplasmosis
Which organism is responsible for decomposing organic matter and converting it into soil?
Which organism is responsible for decomposing organic matter and converting it into soil?
What did Louis Pasteur discover about yeast?
What did Louis Pasteur discover about yeast?
What is the main function of fungi in the ecosystem?
What is the main function of fungi in the ecosystem?
What is the material that strengthens the cell walls of fungi?
What is the material that strengthens the cell walls of fungi?
Which part of the fungus produces spores?
Which part of the fungus produces spores?
Which method do some fungi use to disperse their spores?
Which method do some fungi use to disperse their spores?
What is the asexual reproduction method in unicellular yeast?
What is the asexual reproduction method in unicellular yeast?
What conditions do brewers create to encourage high rates of yeast production?
What conditions do brewers create to encourage high rates of yeast production?
Which group of fungi forms beneficial relationships with other organisms, especially plants?
Which group of fungi forms beneficial relationships with other organisms, especially plants?
What is the role of decomposer fungi?
What is the role of decomposer fungi?
What is the main method of reproduction for fungi?
What is the main method of reproduction for fungi?
What is the role of mycorrhizae in natural ecosystems and agriculture?
What is the role of mycorrhizae in natural ecosystems and agriculture?
