Kingdom Fungi Overview
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Which of the following fungal phyla includes fast-growing molds and parasitic species?

  • Basidiomycota
  • Ascomycota
  • Glomeromycota
  • Zygomycota (correct)

What is the asexual reproductive structure of Zygomycetes called?

  • Basidion
  • Sporangium (correct)
  • Ascus
  • Mycelium

Which type of fungi primarily acts as decomposers in ecosystems?

  • Decomposers (correct)
  • Chytrids
  • Ascomycetes
  • Glomeromycetes

Which phylum is noted for forming beneficial symbiotic relationships with plant roots?

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What percentage of the fungal kingdom does Ascomycetes represent in terms of species diversity?

<p>Over 50% of fungal species (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is NOT typical of fungi?

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Which of the following is a type of hyphae structure found in fungi?

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What type of nutrition do fungi primarily utilize?

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What structure do hyphae form when they cluster together?

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During which stage of reproduction does karyogamy occur in fungi?

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What type of reproduction do fungi utilize to form spores?

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Which of these statements about haustoria is true?

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What is the correct sequence of events in fungal sexual reproduction starting from spore germination?

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What is the primary sexual reproductive structure in mushrooms?

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What type of spores do basidia hold?

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Which of the following is NOT a body type of lichens?

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What type of association characterizes lichens?

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Which structure in mushrooms is lined with club-like structures?

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Which of the following is a function of basidiospores?

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What happens during karyogamy in mushrooms?

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In which type of environment are lichens most likely to be pioneers?

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What type of reproductive structure is a zygosporangium?

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In the lifecycle of Zygomycota, which process follows karyogamy?

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What is the primary asexual reproductive structure in the Phylum Ascomycota?

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Which type of nuclei are found in a young zygosporangium?

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What is the role of sporangia in Zygomycota?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the genus Rhizopus?

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Which statement best describes the gametangia in Zygomycota?

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In the life cycle of Zygomycota, which structure is involved in the asexual phase?

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What is the main sexual reproductive structure found in Phylum Ascomycota?

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Which of the following terms refers to the asexual spores produced by Penicillium sp.?

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What type of reproduction results in the formation of ascospores within asci?

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Which of the following organisms is an example of an ascocarp?

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In the life cycle of Ascomycota, what event occurs immediately after the formation of a dikaryotic mycelium?

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What type of spores are produced through meiosis in the fruiting body of Ascomycota?

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Which phrase best describes the relationship between ascospores and asci?

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Which type of reproduction involves the dispersal of haploid spores?

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Flashcards

Decomposers

Organisms that break down dead organic matter, releasing nutrients back into the ecosystem.

Parasites

Organisms that live on or in another organism (host) and benefit at the host's expense.

Mutualists

Organisms that interact in a way that benefits both.

Zygomycota

A phylum of fungi that includes fast-growing molds, parasites, and symbionts. They reproduce asexually using sporangia.

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Ascomycota

A phylum of fungi with a diverse group of species, including yeasts, molds, and lichens. They form asci (sacs) to produce spores.

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Fungal Characteristics

Features that define fungi as distinct organisms. These include being multicellular (except for yeasts), having cell walls, being heterotrophic (feeding off other organisms), possessing hyphae and mycelium, and reproducing through spores.

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Heterotrophic Nutrition

Fungi obtain nutrients from other organisms, meaning they cannot produce their own food through photosynthesis. They break down organic matter to get their energy.

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Saprophytic

A type of heterotrophic nutrition where fungi break down dead organic matter for food. They play a crucial role in recycling nutrients in ecosystems.

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Exoenzymes

Enzymes secreted by fungi that break down large molecules like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats outside of their cells. This allows them to absorb the simpler nutrients.

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Hyphae & Mycelium

Hyphae are thread-like structures forming a network called mycelium. The mycelium functions in nutrient absorption and growth.

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Septate/Aseptate Hyphae

Septate hyphae have cross-walls (septa) dividing them into compartments, while aseptate (coenocytic) hyphae lack septa and have continuous cytoplasm.

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Haustoria

Specialized hyphae that fungi use to penetrate the tissues of their host plants, absorbing nutrients directly from their living cells.

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Fungal Reproduction

Fungi can reproduce both sexually and asexually, both methods produce spores. Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of nuclei from different individuals, while asexual reproduction occurs without fusion of nuclei.

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Zygosporangium

A reproductive structure in Zygomycota that contains a zygospore, which is a sexual spore.

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Zygospore

A thick-walled, resistant sexual spore produced by the fusion of two haploid nuclei from different mating types.

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Sporangia (Asexual)

Asexual reproductive structures in Zygomycota that produce spores.

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Plasmogamy

The fusion of the cytoplasm of two mating types, resulting in a heterokaryotic cell.

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Karyogamy

The fusion of two haploid nuclei within a zygosporangium, resulting in a diploid nucleus.

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Conidiophore

A specialized hypha in Ascomycota that produces conidia, which are asexual spores.

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Conidia

Asexual spores produced by conidiophores in Ascomycota.

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Ascocarp

The fruiting body of Ascomycota fungi, where sexual spores (ascospores) are produced.

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Ascus

A sac-like structure within the ascocarp, containing ascospores.

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Sexual Reproduction in Ascomycota

Involves the fusion of two haploid nuclei (plasmogamy), followed by the fusion of their cytoplasm (karyogamy) to form a diploid zygote, which undergoes meiosis to produce haploid ascospores.

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Asexual Reproduction in Ascomycota

Involves the production of conidia, haploid spores that can germinate and grow into new fungal individuals.

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Phylum Basidiomycota

A group of fungi characterized by club-shaped structures (basidia) that bear basidiospores.

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Basidiocarp

The fruiting body of a basidiomycete fungus, responsible for sexual reproduction. It typically has club-like structures called basidia.

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Basidiospores

Sexual spores produced by basidia in basidiomycete fungi. They are dispersed to start new fungal colonies.

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Dikaryotic mycelium

A fungal mycelium containing two genetically distinct nuclei in each cell. This is the stage before karyogamy, the fusion of nuclei.

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Lichen

A symbiotic relationship between a fungus (usually ascomycete) and an alga (usually chlorophyte), where both organisms benefit.

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Foliose, Fruticose, Crustose

The three main growth forms of lichens: Foliose (leaf-like), Fruticose (branching, shrub-like), and Crustose (crusty, attached to the substrate).

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Study Notes

Kingdom Fungi

  • Fungi are a diverse group characterized by multicellular structure and cell walls.
  • Fungi are heterotrophic, meaning they obtain nutrients by absorbing them from their surroundings. This can take the form of saprophytic (decomposers) nutrition, parasitic nutrition, or symbiotic relationships.
  • Fungi have hyphae (filaments), which can be septate (with cross-walls) or aseptate (without cross-walls).
  • Hyphae form a network called mycelium.
  • Some fungi possess haustoria, specialized hyphae used to penetrate host tissue.
  • Fungi reproduce sexually and asexually, both resulting in spore formation. The formation of spores from both sexual and asexual cycles are crucial for fungal reproduction.
  • Fungi have diverse metabolic activities, playing roles as decomposers, parasites, and mutualists.

Fungal Divisions

  • Zygomycota, Ascomycota, and Basidiomycota are three major divisions of fungi.
  • Zygomycetes are fast-growing molds, parasites, and commensal symbionts. Reproduction includes a sporangium (holder of asexual spores) and a zygosporangium (contains a zygospore - sexual spore).
  • Ascomycetes are a diverse group that includes marine, freshwater, and terrestrial species. Asexual reproduction occurs via specialized structures called conidiophores that produce conidia (asexual spores). The sexual reproductive structures are called ascocarps, which contain ascospores (within asci).
  • Basidiomycota are characterized by mushrooms, puffballs, and shelf fungi. They reproduce only sexually in a structure called a basidiocarp. Basidia are club-like structures that hold basidiospores.

Lichens

  • Lichens are a symbiotic partnership between fungi (usually ascomycetes) and algae or cyanobacteria.
  • Lichens have three main growth forms: foliose (leaf-like), fruticose (shrub-like), and crustose (encrusting).
  • Lichens are important pioneer organisms, aiding in soil formation on bare rock.

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