Fungi Characteristics and Relation to Plants and Animals

Mycorrhizae thrive internally within the host organism, while fungal pathogens are externally harmful.

Mycorrhizae cause illness when the immune system is weakened, while fungal pathogens regulate bacterial species.

Mycorrhizae form mutualistic relationships with plant roots, while fungal pathogens grow on or in living things and steal resources. (correct)

Mycorrhizae are opportunistic pathogens, while fungal pathogens help in digestion.

Eukaryotic

Cell walls made of chitin (correct)

Chemoheterotrophic

Photosynthetic

Candidiasis can develop treatment resistance, unlike Tinea. (correct)

Candidiasis is a beneficial use of fungi, while Tinea is a fungal pathogenic infection.

Candidiasis infects the blood, while Tinea affects the nails.

Candidiasis causes ringworm, while Tinea causes yeast infections.

<p>They use chemicals to digest food in the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through division of hyphae into new cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>These fungi only cause illness when the immune system is already weakened.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To distinguish unique shape, pattern, and color for identification</p> Signup and view all the answers