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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function is NOT associated with the fungal cell wall?

    <p>Nutrient absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure that follows the fungal cell wall?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Lomasomes</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the plasma membrane in fungi?

    <p>Enclosing the cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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