18 Questions
Which phylum of fungi is mainly aquatic and microscopic, with organisms that reproduce asexually and move around using flagella?
Chytridiomycota
What type of reproduction is common in Zygomycetes, the fungi from Zygomycota?
Asexual reproduction through spores
Which phylum of fungi is known for their symbiotic relationship with plants, forming arbuscular mycorrhizae?
Glomeromycota
What is the main way through which most fungi reproduce?
Spore production
Which phylum of fungi includes examples like Rhizopus stolonifer, a bread mold that grows on decaying plant material?
Chytridiomycota
In which stage do multicellular fungi have two sets of chromosomes that remain separate?
Dikaryotic stage
Which phylum of fungi is known for forming mycorrhizal associations with plants?
Glomeromycota
Which phylum of fungi includes species that can cause athlete's foot and ringworm infections?
Ascomycota
Which phylum of fungi includes mushrooms as a common example?
Basidiomycota
Which fungal phylum is NOT mentioned in the given text?
Zygomycota
Which fungal infection is caused by dermatophytes and can affect the skin on the feet, hands, and nails?
Athlete's foot
Which fungal species is mentioned as normally found inside humans in the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and female reproductive tracts?
Candida albicans
How do yeasts such as Saccharomyces reproduce?
By budding a daughter cell off from the parent cell
What distinguishes macroscopic filamentous fungi from moulds?
Moulds produce fruiting bodies
How do hyphae of filamentous fungi grow and form a network?
By growing at the tip and dividing repeatedly along their length
What is the main function of digestive enzymes secreted from the hyphal tip of fungi?
To break down organic matter into smaller molecules for food
Which type of fungi are known for playing an important role in bread production and brewing?
Ascomycota
What is the size of yeasts compared to red blood cells?
Same size as red blood cells
This quiz covers the characteristics, ecological roles, and reproductive strategies of Glomeromycota and Ascomycota fungi. Learn about their symbiotic relationships with plants, pathogenic behaviors, and asexual reproduction methods.
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