Chapter 12 - Fungi

Question 1

Mycology

Answer 1

Study of Fungi

Question 2

Classification of Fungi

Answer 2

Domain Eukarya / Kingdom Fungi (Myceteae)

Question 3

How is Fungi Classified

Answer 3

physical appearance and types of Spores

Question 4

Characteristics of Fungi

Answer 4

Eukaryotic /Sexual and Asexual Reproduction / Multicellular (except yeast)

Question 5

Fungi Cell walls contain?

Answer 5

Chitin

Question 6

Microfungi yeast and molds

Answer 6

Macrofungi - mushrooms, puffballs and truffles

Question 7

Fungi Nutrition

Answer 7

• Heterotrophs
• Absorb (decompose) animal & plant debris
• Can grow in low Moisture
• Can metabolize Complex Carbohydrates (lignin)