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What is the main characteristic that distinguishes fungi from plants?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes fungi from plants?
- Lack of true nucleus
- Presence of chitin in the cell wall (correct)
- Ability to tolerate a wide pH range
- Possession of chlorophyll
How do yeasts reproduce?
How do yeasts reproduce?
- Through spore formation
- By binary fission
- By budding or fission (correct)
- Via sexual reproduction
What is the primary role of mitochondria in fungi?
What is the primary role of mitochondria in fungi?
- Reproduction
- Energy production (correct)
- Cell wall formation
- Spore formation
What is the characteristic feature of molds' cell membrane?
What is the characteristic feature of molds' cell membrane?
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What is the structure that produces asexual spores (sporangiospores)?
What is the structure that produces asexual spores (sporangiospores)?
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In Mucorales, what is the supporting structure for the production of asexual spores?
In Mucorales, what is the supporting structure for the production of asexual spores?
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Which type of reproduction is characterized by the joining of two compatible nuclei, followed by meiosis?
Which type of reproduction is characterized by the joining of two compatible nuclei, followed by meiosis?
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What is the term used to describe fungi that reproduce sexually?
What is the term used to describe fungi that reproduce sexually?
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What is the purpose of Periodic acid Schiff (PAS) stain?
What is the purpose of Periodic acid Schiff (PAS) stain?
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What is the purpose of Masson-Fontana stain?
What is the purpose of Masson-Fontana stain?
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What is the purpose of a Germ Tube test for yeasts?
What is the purpose of a Germ Tube test for yeasts?
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What is the purpose of a Tease Mount?
What is the purpose of a Tease Mount?
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