Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Biology > Fungi > Flashcards

Fungi Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
AP® Biology flashcards Biology 101 flashcards
1
Q

He habitat of fungi ?

A

Terrestrial

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Favorable conditions for the growth of fungi

A

Warmth , moist and dark places

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Examples of fungi

A

Mushrooms , toadstools , yeast , mound , parasitic fungi

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Is yeast multicellular or unicellular

A

Unicellular

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Are mushrooms and mounds unicellular or multicellular?

A

Multicellular

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Is fungi eukaryotic or prokaryotic

A

Eukaryotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What does the cell walls of fungi consist of

A

Chitin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Does fungi have true roots , steams or leaves ?

A

No

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Is fungi Hetrotrophic or autotrophic?

A

Hetrotrophic ( no chlorophyll )

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Fungi - saprophytic or parasitic or mutualistic?

A

Most = saprophytic ,some are parasitic and some are mutualistic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is the importance of lichens. ?

A

They are air pollution indicators

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Is rhizopus unicellular or multicellular?

A

Multicellular

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Rhizopus has branches of threads of __________

A

Hyphae

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Structure and name of the hyphae ?

A

The hyphae are interwoven to from vegetative body. Called mycelium

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Rhizopus is a thallus - no true roots , steams and leaves are distinguished

A

Rhizopus is a thallus - no true roots , steams and leaves are distinguished

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What are the cell walls of rhizopus made of?

A

Well , rhizopus falls under the kingdom , fungi , and it states that the celll walls of fungi is made of chitin so therefore the answer is chitin

17
Q

What are the 3 types of hyphae ?

A

Stolons
Rhizoids
Sporangiophores

18
Q

What is the stolon ?

A

The hyphae that branches over the surface of the substrate

19
Q

What is the Rhizoids ?

A

The hyphae that penetrates into he substrate ( bread) and anchors the mycelium

20
Q

What is the mycelium?

A

The hyphae interwoven vegetative body

21
Q

What are sporangiophores ?

A

The hyphae that grows up straight and that carries the sporangia

22
Q

What is the importance of Yeast?

A

To convert sugar to alcohol and CO2 in the absence of O2. The process of alcoholic fermentation .

23
Q

Where is the drug penicillin derived from ?

A

Penicillium notatum

Biology (8 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions