5 Questions
Which term refers to the functional equivalent of cholesterol found in the cell membranes of fungi and some protists?
Ergosterol
What is the vegetative part of any fungus, consisting of a mass of branching, threadlike hyphae, often found underground?
Mycelium
Which term refers to a long, branching, filamentous structure of a fungus that is the main mode of vegetative growth?
Hypha
What is the cell wall division between hyphae of a fungus called?
Septum
Which term refers to any organism that lives on dead organic matter, such as certain fungi and bacteria?
Saprophyte
Test your knowledge of mycology with this quiz! Learn about the definition of mycology, the characteristics of fungi, the processes of asexual and sexual reproduction in fungi, and the important roles mycology plays in pharmacy. Familiarize yourself with key terms such as glucan and ergosterol along the way.
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