fungi Flashcards
1
Q
are fungi eukaryotes or prokaryotes
A
eukaryotes
2
Q
what do fungi form to survive harsh conditions
A
dormant spores
3
Q
how do fungi reproduce
A
budding
4
Q
how do fungi get their nutrients
A
digestive enzymes released at the tip of hyphae
5
Q
what is the plural of hyphae
A
mycelium
6
Q
how are fungi cultured (3)
A
moisture
30 degrees celsius
feed on dead organic material
7
Q
what are 4 fungi infections
A
thrush - yeast
meningitis - yeast
athletes foot - mould
ringworm - mould
8
Q
what are the symptoms of thrush (3)
A
itch
cottage cheese discharge
irritation
9
Q
what are the symptoms of meningitis (4)
A
fever
feeling sick
blotchy rash
seizures
10
Q
what are the symptoms of athlete’s foot (4)
A
cracked skin
itch
blisters
stinging
11
Q
what are the symptoms of ringworm (3)
A
scaly rings
itch
overlapping rings
