Chapter 2_Fungi And Algae Flashcards
Eukaryotic protists, classification and characteristics.
what are prions
These stands for PROTEINACEOUS INFECTIONS PARTICLE . they are type b of infections agents smaller than a cell and cellular proteins
what are introns
These are the part of the mRNA in Eukaryotes that are not translated
what are extrons
these are the part of the mRNA that are translated
What makes cytoskeleton presence possible b in Eukaryotes
cytoplasm is made up of microtubules, microfilm ents and intermediate filament which provide extra stability/support
another name for Gogli Apparatus
dictyosomes
what are perixomes?
they contain enzymes that breakdown H2O-H2O+O2
What are the general characteristics of Fungi?
*Unicellular. *Multicellular. *Cell wall made up of chitin. *Saprophytic mode of feeding. *dimorphic (can exist as yeasts or moulds under different environmental conditions ) *produce asexually by spores. *usually aerobic. *primarily terrestrial organism
describe the cell wall of fungi?
Cell walls composed of chitin: which is a polymer derivative of glucose, N-acetylglucosamine and sometimes also cellulose.
how many group of fungi classification exists
five (5)
Name the groups of Fungi
Ascomycota. Zygomycota. Basidiomycota. Oomycota. Deuteromycota
what is the common name of Ascomycota and some typical rep. (organisms )
Sac fungi…i.e Sacchoromyces and Neurospora
what is the common name of Zygomycota and typical eg.
bread mould….eg…Rhizopus and Mucor
what is the common name of Basidiomycota and typical eg..
club fungi..eg…Agaricus,
what is the common name for Oomycota and typical eg..
water mould….eg…Allonyces
what is the common name of Deuteromycota..and typical eg..
Fungi imperfecti…eg..Perricullin, Aspergillus, Candide