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What distinguishes Ascomycota fungi?
What distinguishes Ascomycota fungi?
- Production of flagellated spores
- Formation of zygospores
- Production of ascospores in sacs (correct)
- Presence of basidia
Which phylum of fungi forms symbiotic relationships with plant roots?
Which phylum of fungi forms symbiotic relationships with plant roots?
- Basidiomycota
- Chytridiomycota
- Ascomycota
- Glomeromycota (correct)
What is a key role of fungi in ecosystems mentioned in the text?
What is a key role of fungi in ecosystems mentioned in the text?
- Breaking down dead organic matter (correct)
- Providing shelter for insects
- Capturing sunlight for photosynthesis
- Hunting and catching prey
Which type of fungal infection is restricted to the skin?
Which type of fungal infection is restricted to the skin?
What type of fungi cause diseases in plants, animals, and humans?
What type of fungi cause diseases in plants, animals, and humans?
Which fungal phylum produces both sexual zygospores and asexual sporangiospores?
Which fungal phylum produces both sexual zygospores and asexual sporangiospores?
How do fungi obtain nutrients from organic matter?
How do fungi obtain nutrients from organic matter?
What type of infections are caused by Candida albicans?
What type of infections are caused by Candida albicans?
What is the defining characteristic of Ascomycota fungi?
What is the defining characteristic of Ascomycota fungi?
Which type of fungi is known for the production of motile, flagellated spores?
Which type of fungi is known for the production of motile, flagellated spores?
What is the main role of fungi in ecosystems mentioned in the text?
What is the main role of fungi in ecosystems mentioned in the text?
Why are subcutaneous fungal infections hard to treat?
Why are subcutaneous fungal infections hard to treat?
Which fungal phylum is characterized by the formation of zygospores and sporangiospores?
Which fungal phylum is characterized by the formation of zygospores and sporangiospores?
What distinguishes Basidiomycota fungi?
What distinguishes Basidiomycota fungi?
What is the key feature of Glomeromycota fungi?
What is the key feature of Glomeromycota fungi?
What is a common way in which humans interact with fungi?
What is a common way in which humans interact with fungi?
What is the main cause of subcutaneous fungal infections being challenging to treat?
What is the main cause of subcutaneous fungal infections being challenging to treat?
What is the potential benefit of the symbiotic relationship between plants and Glomeromycota fungi?
What is the potential benefit of the symbiotic relationship between plants and Glomeromycota fungi?
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