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Fungi are __________.

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Eukaryotes

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Fungi have cell walls made of __________.

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Chitin

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3
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Fungi are closely related to __________.

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Animals

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Flagellated single cell ancestors diverged how long ago?

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1 BYA

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5
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__________ are absorptive heterotrophs.

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Fungi

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Absorptive heterotrophs secrete __________.

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Exoenzymes

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7
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Fungi exhibit many different lifestyles, such as:

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Decomposers, parasitic, mutualistic

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8
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Fungi are _____ celled and __________.

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Single-celled, multicellular

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9
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An example of a single celled fungi is __________.

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Yeast

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10
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Yeasts reproduce via __________.

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Asexual budding

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11
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__________ digest food outside the body.

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Exoenzymes

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12
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__________ is the biggest organism in the world.

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Fungus

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13
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Filamentous cells:

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Hyphae

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14
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Two categories of hyphae are:

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Septate and Coenocytic

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This category of hyphae are fungal cells separated by porous septum. Pores allow exchange of small molecules. (E.g. Ribosomes, mitochondria, nuclei).

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Septate

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16
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This category of hyphae lacks septa and has continuous cytoplasmic mass.

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Coenocytic

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17
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Multicellular fungi that is a mass of hyphae. It’s the main body of fungi and persists mostly underground.

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Mycelium

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Multicellular fungi that is specialized hyphae that form symbiosis with: host and exchanges or extracts nutrients.

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Haustoria

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19
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A host with exchanges is a __________ relationship.

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Mutualistic

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20
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Type of relationship where one organism extracts nutrients from another.

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Parasitic

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21
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Mutualistic haustoria associated with plant roots; improves water and nutrient uptake.

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Mycorrhizae

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22
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__________ facilitated plant movement on to land.

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Mycorrhizae

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23
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Parasitic haustoria associated with nematodes.

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Fungus trap

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24
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Collective hyphae

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Mycelium

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Fungi produce spores through __________ or __________ life cycles.
Sexual or asexual
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In the __________ phase of fungal reproduction, haploid mycelium produces haploid spores, which may be contained in a sporangium.
Asexual
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Step 1 in the sexual phase of fungal reproduction: haploid mycelium produce __________.
Pheromones
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__________ signal for potential partners.
Pheromones
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Step 2 in the sexual phase of fungal reproduction: mycelia exhibit movement towards a __________ __________ of different 'mating types' (similar to different sexes).
Pheromone source
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Step 3 in the sexual phase of fungal reproduction: __________ __________.
Mycelia join
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Fusion of cytoplasm (heterokaryotic stage).
Plasmogamy
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Fusion of haploid nuclei (becomes diploid).
Karyogamy
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Many species form unique spore producing structures between __________ and __________.
Plasogamy, Karyogamy
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The 6 fungal phyla are:
Microsporidia, Chytridomycota, Zygomycota, Glomeromycota, Ascomycota, and Basidiomycota
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__________ are intracellular/unicellular parasites of animals and protists.
Microsporidia
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Polar tubes are associated with __________.
Microsporidia
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Structure to gain entrance into a host.
Polar tubes
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Animal parasite causing chronic/debilitating diseases.
Microsporidia
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Considered aquatic fungi.
Chytridomycota
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__________ have flagellated spores.
Chytridomycota
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Flagellated spores are called __________.
Zoospores
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In this fungal phyla, gametes (spores) are contained in the sporangium.
Chytridomycota
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__________ fungus is the leading suspect in the decline of amphibians.
Chytrid
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The sexual phase in the __________ phyla produces zygosporangium.
Zygomycota
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__________ can persist for months in harsh environments.
Zygosporangium
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Considered "shotgun" fungus.
Zygomycota
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They make your food go bad.
Zygomycota
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Common fruit and bread molds.
Zygomycota
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This fungal phyla produces mutualistic mycorrhizae.
Glomeromycota
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____% of land plants have mycorrhizae.
90%
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Earliest land plant fossils have __________.
Mycorrhizae
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__________ facilitated plant land invasion.
Mycorrhizae
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This fungal phyla is considered cup fungi.
Ascomycota
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The sexual phase of this fungal phyla produces sack like ascocarp.
Ascomycota
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Ascomycota are found in groups of ________.
8
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__________ are considered a gourmet delicacy (truffles).
Ascomycota
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This fungal phyla is considered club fungi; mushrooms.
Basidiomycota
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This fungal phyla has gills lined with spores.
Basidiomycota
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__________ are otherwise known as mushrooms.
Basidiocarps
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Mushrooms are found in groups of _______.
4
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Certain types of __________ are delicious and can make you "happy".
Basidiomycota
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Fungi decompose __________ into __________ compounds.
Organic, Inorganic
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__________ are recyclers.
Fungi
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Fungi are only decomposers of __________.
Lignin
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__________ are important in bioremediation.
Fungi
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Fungi may form __________ relationships with plants, algae, cyanobacteria, and animals.
Mutualistic
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Fungi that live inside leaves or other plant parts without causing harm are __________.
Endophytes
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__________ provide protection and tolerance within plants.
Endophytes
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Leaf cutter ants farm fungi to break down __________ __________.
Plant cellulose
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__________ help convert rocks to soil.
Lichens
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__________ grow on rocks and trees.
Lichens
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Algae or cyanobacteria generally occupy an inner layer below the __________ surface.
Lichen
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_____% of fungi are plant pathogens.
30%
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Fungal infections in humans are termed __________.
Mycosis
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Examples of __________ are ringworm and athlete's foot.
Mycosis
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__________ gives us citric acid for cola.
Aspergillus
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__________ can produce bleu cheese, beer, wine, etc.
Fungi

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