Mycology: Study of Fungi and Their Characteristics

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What is the study of fungi called?

Mycology

Which cell organelle do Eukaryotic cells lack?

Chloroplast

What do most fungi use to absorb nutrients from the environment?

Chemotrophic

Which organism possesses a polysaccharide capsule?

<p>Cryptococcus neoformans</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the rigid cell wall in fungi?

<p>Mannan</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what two forms do fungi primarily grow?

<p>Yeast and Molds</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the fungal cell wall?

<p>Peptidoglycan</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cell wall in fungi?

<p>Protection and transport of proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of fungi that distinguishes them from bacteria?

<p>Presence of a nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of nutrient acquisition in fungi?

<p>Chemotrophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of the fungal plasma membrane?

<p>Presence of ergosterol and zymosterol</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms is used to describe fungi that can reproduce both asexually and sexually?

<p>Dimorphic fungi</p> Signup and view all the answers

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