20 Questions
True or false: Fungi are photo-autotrophs?
False
True or false: Fungi can fix N2?
False
True or false: Fungi have a haploid nuclei?
True
True or false: Fungi obtain energy by degrading complex organic molecules?
True
True or false: Fungi have a cell wall made of chitin and polysaccharides?
True
True or false: Fungi and animals are each other's closest relatives.
True
True or false: Yeasts reproduce asexually by producing an identical but separate daughter cell.
True
True or false: Filamentous fungi reproduce via spores.
True
True or false: Dimorphic yeasts/fungi transition between yeast and filamentous forms based on environmental cues.
True
True or false: Sexual spores in fungi are usually more hardy structures allowing survival in adverse conditions.
True
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of fungi?
They have a cell wall made of chitin and polysaccharides
What is the main way fungi obtain energy?
By degrading complex organic molecules
What is the reproductive structure of filamentous fungi?
Spores
Which of the following is NOT a difference between fungi and plants?
Fungi reproduce sexually and asexually
What is the cellular organization of fungi?
Distinct from bacteria
Which phylum of fungi contains the highest number of species?
Ascomycota
What is the advantage of homothallism in fungi?
Allows for self-fertilization
Which kingdom is the closest relative of fungi?
Animals
Which type of fungi reproduces asexually by producing an identical but separate daughter cell?
Yeasts
Which phylum of fungi contains the smallest number of species?
Chytridiomycota
Test your knowledge on fungi and learn about their unique characteristics and diversity. Explore topics such as unicellular yeasts, humongous fungi, and defining characteristics like eukaryotes and cell wall composition.
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