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What compound makes up the cell walls of fungi instead of peptidoglycan or cellulose?
What compound makes up the cell walls of fungi instead of peptidoglycan or cellulose?
- Lipids
- Ergosterols
- Chitin (correct)
- Glucan
Which type of fungi are known to cause disease in healthy individuals?
Which type of fungi are known to cause disease in healthy individuals?
- Penicillium
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- Aspergillus (correct)
- Brewer's yeast
Which of the following forms intertwined filaments known as hyphae?
Which of the following forms intertwined filaments known as hyphae?
- Mushrooms
- Molds (correct)
- Protozoans
- Yeast
What is the economic importance of Ophiostoma ulmi and Fusarium oxysporum?
What is the economic importance of Ophiostoma ulmi and Fusarium oxysporum?
How do aerial hyphae contribute to fungal reproduction?
How do aerial hyphae contribute to fungal reproduction?
What fungal species is known to cause corn smut?
What fungal species is known to cause corn smut?
Which of the following best describes the primary role of fungi in ecosystems?
Which of the following best describes the primary role of fungi in ecosystems?
What is the symbiotic relationship where fungi associate with photosynthetic microorganisms called?
What is the symbiotic relationship where fungi associate with photosynthetic microorganisms called?
What is a common characteristic of most vascular plants related to fungi?
What is a common characteristic of most vascular plants related to fungi?
What is the main factor influencing the direction of growth of hyphae in fungi?
What is the main factor influencing the direction of growth of hyphae in fungi?
How are protozoa defined based on the provided text?
How are protozoa defined based on the provided text?
Which type of fungi are unicellular and play a crucial role in fermentation processes?
Which type of fungi are unicellular and play a crucial role in fermentation processes?
How do molds typically reproduce asexually?
How do molds typically reproduce asexually?
What is the main difference between conidia and sporangiospores in fungi reproduction?
What is the main difference between conidia and sporangiospores in fungi reproduction?
In what way do yeasts reproduce?
In what way do yeasts reproduce?
What do sexually reproducing fungi use to connect and fuse during reproduction?
What do sexually reproducing fungi use to connect and fuse during reproduction?
Which type of fungi can exist in both asexual and sexual forms?
Which type of fungi can exist in both asexual and sexual forms?
What makes conidia and spores resistant to hot, arid conditions in fungi?
What makes conidia and spores resistant to hot, arid conditions in fungi?
