Groups of fungus (from eukaryotes ch)

Question 1

Mucomycota

Answer 1

• Conjugation fungi
• Aseptate molds

Question 2

Microsporidia

Answer 2

• Lack mitochondria and microtubules
• Obligate intracellular parasites (can only survive within cells of another organism)
• Can cause dz in immunocompromised people

Question 3

Ascomycota

Answer 3

• Sac fungi
• Ringworm and athlete’s foot

Question 4

Basidiomycota

Answer 4

• Club fungi
• “Out at the club and have the base pumped up”
• Spores are held on club-like structure
• Mushroom
• A reproductive structure
• Toenail fungus and jock itch