Podcast
Questions and Answers
The sporangiophore is a hypha that arises branched from rhizoid tufts.
The sporangiophore is a hypha that arises branched from rhizoid tufts.
False
The columella separates spores from the sporangiophore.
The columella separates spores from the sporangiophore.
True
Asexual reproduction is the most common type of reproduction in Rhizopus.
Asexual reproduction is the most common type of reproduction in Rhizopus.
True
Sexual reproduction in Rhizopus occurs when hyphae of two different strains grow side by side.
Sexual reproduction in Rhizopus occurs when hyphae of two different strains grow side by side.
Signup and view all the answers
Yeast obtains its energy by aerobic respiration of sugars.
Yeast obtains its energy by aerobic respiration of sugars.
Signup and view all the answers
The mould Penicillium notatum is used to produce penicillin.
The mould Penicillium notatum is used to produce penicillin.
Signup and view all the answers
Fungi are classified as prokaryotic organisms.
Fungi are classified as prokaryotic organisms.
Signup and view all the answers
Fungi obtain their nourishment through intracellular digestion.
Fungi obtain their nourishment through intracellular digestion.
Signup and view all the answers
The destroying Angel (Amanita phalloides) is an edible fungus.
The destroying Angel (Amanita phalloides) is an edible fungus.
Signup and view all the answers
Rhizopus is a haploid organism.
Rhizopus is a haploid organism.
Signup and view all the answers
Stolon is a type of hyphae that grows vertically.
Stolon is a type of hyphae that grows vertically.
Signup and view all the answers
Rhizoids release digestive enzymes into food and absorb digested food.
Rhizoids release digestive enzymes into food and absorb digested food.
Signup and view all the answers
Aseptic technique is not necessary when working with microorganisms.
Aseptic technique is not necessary when working with microorganisms.
Signup and view all the answers
Sterile means that there are some microorganisms present.
Sterile means that there are some microorganisms present.
Signup and view all the answers
Flaming equipment is an important step in achieving asepsis.
Flaming equipment is an important step in achieving asepsis.
Signup and view all the answers
Sealed containers should be used to store experiments.
Sealed containers should be used to store experiments.
Signup and view all the answers
Minimizing openings in terms of size and duration helps to prevent contamination.
Minimizing openings in terms of size and duration helps to prevent contamination.
Signup and view all the answers
Soaking everything in disinfectant after use is not necessary.
Soaking everything in disinfectant after use is not necessary.
Signup and view all the answers
All sterilized material should be disposed of in the waste bin.
All sterilized material should be disposed of in the waste bin.
Signup and view all the answers
Microorganisms are harmless and do not pose any risk to humans or the environment.
Microorganisms are harmless and do not pose any risk to humans or the environment.
Signup and view all the answers
