fungi Flashcards
1
Q
what are they?
A
eukaryotic but can be unicellular eg yeast but most are multicellular
2
Q
how are they often organised?
A
hyphae- these are frquenlty multinucleated
3
Q
what is cell wall made of
A
chitnin
4
Q
what are their modes of nutrition?
A
lysotrphic or saprophytic- feed by decomposing organic matter
5
Q
descrige the feeding
A
secrete hydrolytic enzymes into the soild by exocytosis. after the enzymes have digested the organic material in the soil they absorb the products of digestion.
6
Q
why is is extracellular digestion?
A
enzymes work outside the cell
7
Q
what do they store carbohydrate as?
A
glycogen
8
Q
fungi are impotant…..
A
decomposers
9
Q
why is mushroom raised above ground
A
fro dispersal of seeds
