Fungi Flashcards
1
Q
What is the interaction between plants and fungi called?
A
mycorrhizae
2
Q
What is a reproductive advantage of Fungi?
A
Can reproduce sexually or asexually.
3
Q
How do yeast reproduce?
A
Budding
4
Q
What is the basic structure of Fungi?
A
- Hypha
- Septa
- mycelium
- fruiting body
5
Q
What is the cell wall of fugus made of?
A
Chitin
6
Q
What is the advantage of asexual reproduction?
A
Very fast, good for colonization.
7
Q
What are the main roles of fungi?
A
- Saprophyte (breaks down dead organic matter (recycle material into environment)
- Parasite (can affect forest health)
- Symbiot (forms symbiotic relations with plants and trees)
8
Q
What is the importance of fungi?
A
- Biodegradation
- Disease
- Symbiot
- fermentation
- food
- biochemicals (antibiotics)
- bioremediation
9
Q
What are the life requirements of Fungi?
A
- O2
- H20
- Temperature (0-40C)
- UV protection
- Nutrients
- Energy source
- pH level (needs slightly acidic environment)
10
Q
What is a heterotroph?
A
Can not produce their own food. Must break down organic matter for nutrition.
