Chapter 31 Fungi

Question 1

Germination

Answer 1

the sprouting of a seed, spore, or other reproductive body, usually after a period of dormancy

Question 2

Fertilization

Answer 2

the union of two gametes; sperm and egg fuse to form a diploid zygote to initiate prenatal development

Question 3

Plasmogamy

Answer 3

In Fungi, the fusion of the cytoplasm of cells from two individuals; occurs as one stage of sexual reproduction, followed by karyogamy

Question 4

Karyogamy

Answer 4

In Fungi, the fusion of haploid nuclei contributed by the two parents; occurs as one stage of sexual reproduction, preceded by plasmogamy

Question 5

Where are fungi found in tree of life?

Answer 5

Fungi evolved from protists and are unikonts, more specifically opisthokonts

Question 6

What is the fungi body plan and function of parts?

Answer 6

-unicellular yeast
- multicellular hyphae that form mycelia

Question 7

What are the stages of fungi reproduction?

Answer 7

1) Compatibility test
2) Plasmogamy
3) Karyogamy
4) Meiosis
5) Germination

Question 8

What are the major ecological impacts of fungi?

Answer 8

• decomposers, mutualists, and parasites
• helped colonize land
• lichens

Question 9

What are some uses of fungi?

Answer 9

• recycling nutrients in organic matter
• medicine
• human consumption