Fungal Cell Wall Structure and Composition

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What is the main component of the fungal cell wall?

  • Lipids
  • Nucleic acids
  • Proteins
  • Polysaccharides (correct)

What is the main function of the fungal cell wall?

  • Absorption of nutrients for the cell
  • Protection from osmotic pressure changes and environmental stresses (correct)
  • Regulation of cell division
  • Facilitation of cell communication

Which component forms layers in the fungal cell wall?

  • Cell organelles
  • Nucleic acids
  • Chitin (correct)
  • Lipids

Except for slime molds, what is the composition of most fungal cells?

<p>Rigid cell wall and cell organelles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function is NOT associated with the fungal cell wall?

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What is the structure that follows the fungal cell wall?

<p>Cytoplasm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the fusion of secretory vesicles of cytoplasm occur in fungi?

<p>Surface of plasma membrane (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pouch-like structure formed when the plasmalemma invaginates in fungi called?

<p>Lomasomes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are lomasomes defined?

<p>Membranous vesicular material embedded in the wall external to the line of plasmalemma. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the plasma membrane in fungi?

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Fungal Cell Wall Component

The main component of the fungal cell wall is polysaccharides.

Function of Fungal Cell Wall

The main function is to protect against osmotic pressure changes and environmental stresses.

Layer-Forming Component

Chitin forms layers in the fungal cell wall.

Composition of Fungal Cells

Most fungal cells (except slime molds) have a rigid cell wall and organelles.

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Non-Function of Fungal Cell Wall

Nutrient absorption is NOT a function of the fungal cell wall.

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Structure Following Cell Wall

The structure following the fungal cell wall is the cytoplasm.

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Fusion of Secretory Vesicles

Fusion of secretory vesicles occurs at the plasma membrane surface.

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Pouch-like Structure

Lomasomes are pouch-like structures formed by the invagination of plasmalemma.

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Definition of Lomasomes

Lomasomes are membranous vesicular material embedded in the wall external to the plasmalemma.

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Function of Plasma Membrane in Fungi

The plasma membrane functions to enclose the cytoplasm in fungi.

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