chapter 6 Flashcards
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What is the study of fungi called?
Mycology
What are the two main types of reproduction in fungi?
Sexual and asexual reproduction
Name a medically important fungus.
Penicillium
What is the primary component of the cell wall of fungi?
Chitin
True or False: Fungi can perform photosynthesis.
False
What are the two main types of yeast based on their cellular structure?
Unicellular and multicellular
What is the collective mass of hyphae in fungi called?
Mycelium
What is a defining characteristic of dimorphic fungi?
They can grow as both yeast and molds depending on temperature
Fill in the blank: Fungi reproduce asexually through the formation of _______.
Sporangia
What are the two types of asexual spores produced by fungi?
- Sporangiospores
- Conidia
What is the role of sexual reproduction in fungi?
Introduces genetic variation
Name the four main classifications of fungi.
- Zygomycota
- Ascomycota
- Basidiomycota
- Deuteromycota
What type of algae are classified as Rhodophyta?
Red algae
What is the main component of plankton?
Algae
What is the significant health concern associated with dinoflagellates?
Shellfish poisoning in humans
Fill in the blank: Protozoans are defined by being eukaryotes, unicellular, and lacking a _______.
Cell wall
What is the motile, active feeding state of protozoans called?
Trophozoite
What are the two types of nuclei in protozoans?
- Macronucleus
- Micronucleus
What are the two main types of slime molds?
- Cellular slime molds
- Plasmodial slime molds
What is the life cycle stage that many protozoans enter when conditions are unfavorable?
Cyst
True or False: All protozoans are photoautotrophic.
False
What is the common characteristic of helminths?
Parasitic nature
What are the two main categories of helminths?
- Platyhelminths (flatworms)
- Nematodes (roundworms)
Fill in the blank: The life cycle of helminths includes a fertilized egg, larvae, and _______.
Adult
