IV. Fungal Growth Media

Question 1

how many basic nutrients do fungi need and what are they?

Answer 1

7 –> C, N, P, S, minerals (e.g. Mg, K, Ca), H2O, and O2 (for aerobic fungi)

Question 2

role(s) of carbon (C) for fungi?

Answer 2

• primary energy source
• raw material for cell structure
• derived from organic material (sugar, starch)

Question 3

role(s) of nitrogen (N) for fungi?

Answer 3

• essential for protein and nucleic acid synthesis
• involved in growth and reproduction

Question 4

role(s) of phosphorus (P) for fungi?

Answer 4

• needed for ATP production and nucleic acid components
• helps cellular division and function

Question 5

role(s) of sulfur (S) for fungi?

Answer 5

required for specific amino acids, proteins, and coenzymes

Question 6

role(s) of minerals for fungi?

Answer 6

support enzyme function and stability of cell membrane

Question 7

role(s) of water for fungi?

Answer 7

• vital for biochemical reactions
• solvent for nutrients

Question 8

role(s) of oxygen (O2) for fungi?

Answer 8

aerobic respiration for aerobic fungi