Fungi

Question 1

Fungi

Answer 1

Multicellular entities, they exhibit cell walls, but in the absence of cellulose

Question 2

Fungi usually grow in…

Answer 2

Moist, warm environments

Question 3

They are used in the production of…

Answer 3

Beer and bread

Question 4

The three groups of fungi are:

Answer 4

• Saprophytic
• Parasitic
• Symbiotic

Question 5

Saprophytic

Answer 5

Fungi obtain their nutrition by feeding on dead organic substances

Question 6

Parasitic

Answer 6

Obtain their nutrition by living on another living organism (plants/animals) and absorb nutrients from their host

Question 7

Symbiotic

Answer 7

Live by having an interdependent relationship with other species in which both are mutually benefited

Question 8

Vegetative reproduction

Answer 8

Takes place by budding, fission and fragmentation

Question 9

Asexual reproduction

Answer 9

Takes place with the help of sports called Conidia or Zoospores or Sporangiospores

Question 10

Sexual reproduction

Answer 10

The conventional mode of sexual reproduction is not always observed in the kingdom Fungi

Question 11

Examples of Fungi:

Answer 11

• Yeast
• Mushrooms
• Moulds
• Truffles