Fungi Classification and Structure Quiz
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Fungi are classified into groups by their:

  • Size
  • Spore producing structures (correct)
  • Habitat
  • Color
  • Fungi that break down complex organic substances into raw materials that other organisms can use are called?

    decomposers

    In hyphae divided by septa, cytoplasm flows from one cell to the next through?

    pores

    Yeasts usually reproduce asexually by?

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

    The bread mold Rhizopus produces sexual zygospores when?

    <p>there is moist food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fossils of fungi are rare due to fungi's?

    <p>composition of soft materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In parasitic fungi, specialized hyphae that penetrate cells and absorb nutrients are called?

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

    A case in which asexual spores are produced is called?

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

    A thick-walled spore adapted to withstand unfavorable conditions is called?

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

    Hyphae that grow horizontally along the surface of a food source are called?

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

    The complex carbohydrate in the cell walls of fungi is called?

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

    A mutualistic association between a fungus and a green alga or cyanobacterium is called?

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

    The saclike structure in which sexual spores develop in some fungi is called?

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

    A spore produced by sac fungi is called?

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

    A mutualistic association in which a fungus lives in close contact with the roots of a plant partner is called?

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

    In zygomycetes, the haploid structures that fuse to form a diploid structure are called?

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

    Fungal hyphae form a network of filaments called a?

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

    The cell walls of fungi are composed primarily of?

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

    Which describes the feeding behavior of fungi that feed on dead organic matter?

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

    Parasitic fungi have developed specialized hyphae that penetrate host cells; these hyphae are called?

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

    What type of hyphae grows horizontally along a surface in order to produce a mycelium?

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

    Which of the following is formed when Rhizopus reproduces sexually?

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

    Ascomycetes, called sac fungi, reproduce both sexually and asexually. Asexual spores of ascomycetes are called?

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

    The undersides of some mushrooms have gills that are lined with which of the following?

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

    An example of a deuteromycete is?

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

    A mycorrhiza is a mutualistic relationship between a fungus and a?

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

    An antibiotic produced by a deuteromycete is?

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

    Plants that have ___ associated with their roots grow larger.

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

    Make up a division of fungi that have no known sexual stage?

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

    A lichen is a mutualistic relationship between a fungus and a ___ or cyanobacterium.

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

    Lichens are ___ in all parts of the world.

    <p>pioneer species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Scientists think that ascomycetes and ___ evolved from a common ancestor.

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

    What is the purpose of the additive calcium propionate in bread?

    <p>preserve it longer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fungi are classified mainly by means of what?

    <p>how they reproduce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do parasitic fungi obtain their food?

    <p>penetrate into a living host and live off their nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fungi in this phylum do not undergo asexual reproduction.

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

    Mushrooms belong to this phylum.

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

    These fungi are closely related to plant-like protists.

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

    Largest phylum of fungi.

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

    Common molds that grow on cheese and bread are members of this phylum.

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

    This is the only group of fungi that produce motile spores.

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

    Rhizoids and stolons characterize these fungi.

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

    Yeasts are members of this phylum.

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

    Study Notes

    Fungi Classification and Structure

    • Fungi are categorized by their spore-producing structures.
    • Hyphae divided by septa allow cytoplasm to flow through specialized structures called pores.
    • Fungal cell walls primarily consist of chitin, a complex carbohydrate.

    Fungal Reproduction

    • Yeasts typically reproduce asexually via budding.
    • Rhizopus, a bread mold, produces sexual zygospores in the presence of moist food.
    • Asexual spores of ascomycetes are known as conidiophores.
    • Zygospores are the result of sexual reproduction in Rhizopus.

    Fungi Types and Functions

    • Decomposers break down complex organic materials, returning raw nutrients to the ecosystem.
    • Parasitic fungi utilize haustoria to invade host cells and absorb nutrients.
    • Mycorrhizae represent a mutualistic association between fungi and plant roots.
    • Lichens are mutualistic relationships between fungi and algae or cyanobacteria, serving as pioneer species.

    Fungi Morphology

    • Mycelium is made up of a network of filamentous hyphae.
    • Stolons are hyphae that grow horizontally over food sources.
    • Both rhizoids and stolons characterize basidiomycota.
    • Sporangium is the case in which asexual spores are produced.

    Specialized Structures

    • Haustoria penetrate host cells in parasitic fungi to obtain food.
    • Ascus is a sac-like structure where sexual spores develop in some fungi.
    • Zygospores are thick-walled spores that endure unfavorable conditions.

    Phylum Characteristics

    • Ascomycota, the largest phylum, includes fungi closely related to plant-like protists.
    • Basidiomycota includes mushrooms and fungi characterized by basidia found on gills.
    • Deuteromycota, or imperfect fungi, lack a known sexual reproduction phase.
    • Oomycota are unique for producing motile spores.

    Ecological and Practical Applications

    • Fungi play essential roles in ecosystems as decomposers and symbionts.
    • Penicillium, a type of deuteromycote, produces the antibiotic penicillin.
    • Calcium propionate is an additive used in bread to extend shelf life.

    Evolutionary Insights

    • Ascomycetes and basidiomycetes are believed to have evolved from a common ancestor.

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    Test your knowledge on the classification, structure, and functions of fungi. This quiz covers key concepts such as fungal reproduction, types of fungi, and their ecological roles. Perfect for students studying mycology or related biological sciences.

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