Mini test 2 study guide part 1 Flashcards
Describe the structure of a fungus.
A fungus is composed of hyphae (tubular filaments). Hyphae are intertwined to form a mycelium. The mycelium extends below and above ground. They grow extremely fast to reduce competition.
What are hyphae?
tubular filaments
Hyphae are intertwined to form a __________.
mycelium
How are fungi similar to animals?
Fungi are heterotrophic by absorption using exoenzymes and animals are heterotrophic by ingestion. Fungi cell walls are composed of Chitin which is the same substance found in the exoskeletons of Arthropods as opposed to plant cell walls which are made of cellulose.
Fungi are heterotrophic by _________ using exoenzymes and animals are heterotrophic by ________
absorption, ingestion
Describe the relationships that some plants and fungi have.
Most fungi have a symbiotic relationship with plant roots which is referred to as mycorrhizae. The fungi help to increase the surface area for water uptake by the roots. The plant provides sugars for food.
fungus enters into the root cells of the plant.
Endomycorrhizae
fungus covers the surface of the roots of the plant.
Ectomycorrhizae
Why do fungi grow rapidly?
They grow quickly to reduce competition. They just need moisture to grow.
Describe how fungus decomposes and ingests.
Fungi decompose by absorption using exoenzymes.
sexual structure is the Chytrids. They produce flagellated spores called zoospores.
Chytridomycota
sexual structure is the Zygosporangium. Examples: Mycorrhizae, Rhizopus stolonifer (black bread mold), Penicillium (green bread mold)
Zygomycota
most are enzymes called arbuscular (a tree shaped connection with plant cells.)
Glomeromycetes
sexual structure is the ascus (means “sac”). Ascus are found on the large ascocarp mycelium. Spores are small and dust-like structures called Conidia. Examples: Lichens, plant pathogens, mycorrhizae, and yeast.
Ascomycota
sexual structure is the Basidium (means “club”). Basidium are found on the large Basidium mycelium. They are important decomposers. Examples: Mycorrhizae, food mushrooms, Fairy Rings, Death Cap, Toad Stool, and Puff balls
Basidiomycota
imperfect fungi because they have no know means of sexual reproduction.
Deuteromycota
imperfect fungi because they have no know means of sexual reproduction.
Deuteromycota
means a fungal infection
Mycosis
What is the treatment for a fungal infection called?
fungicide
Describe the importance of fungi.
They are important decomposers. They return vital nutrients back to the environment. Some are used as medicines and food.
wheat rust, corn smut, Dutch Elm Disease, and Chestnut Blight are examples of what?
fungus plant pathogens