Micro Organisms P2 Flashcards
What is the common name for the fungus Rhizopus?
Bread mould
What type of environment does Rhizopus prefer for growth?
Warm, dark places
What is the structure of Rhizopus classified as?
Thallus
What are the fine filaments that make up the structure of Rhizopus called?
Hyphae
What do all the filaments of Rhizopus collectively form?
Mycelium
What are the three types of hyphae found in Rhizopus?
- Rhizoids
- Stolons
- Sporangiophores
What is the function of rhizoids in Rhizopus?
To penetrate the bread
What is the function of stolons in Rhizopus?
To creep over the surface of the bread
What is the role of sporangiophores in Rhizopus?
To bear spore-producing sporangia
Do the hyphae of Rhizopus contain chloroplasts?
No
Why does Rhizopus not have strengthening tissues?
It is short and embedded in the substrate
What type of tissue does Rhizopus lack due to its small size?
Conducting tissue
How does food get transported within the hyphae of Rhizopus?
The cytoplasm of one cell is continuous with that of the next
Fill in the blank: Rhizopus grows best in _______.
[warm, dark places]
True or False: Rhizopus has true roots, stems, and leaves.
False
