Fungi Flashcards
1
Q
Fungi
A
eukaryotes that have polysaccharide cell walls, absorb nutrients and reproduce by
forming spores.
membrane-bound nucleus
genomic DNA that contains exons and introns
a plasma membrane and cytoplasmic organelles
in fungi, cell membranes contain steroid molecules called ergosterols
2
Q
Structure of fungal cells
A
polysaccharide cell wall
glucan(glucose) and mannan (mannose) polymer
Inner layer of chitin microfibrils
glycoproteins in cell walls, channels for absorption and secretion
