Module 13: Fungi

Question 1

Distinguishing features of fungi?

Answer 1

unicellular (yeast) or multicellular (mold), heterotrophic (decomposition), non motile, cell wall made of chitin, and some cause disease.

Question 2

Features of molds.

Answer 2

multicellular, has spores, aerobic, reproduce both asexually and sexually via spores.

Question 3

Asexual spores:

Answer 3

spores that reproduce by mitosis or cell division.

Question 4

Sexual spores:

Answer 4

two pores of opposite charge attach to one another and create new spore.

Question 5

what are hyphae?

Answer 5

long filaments of mold. (arm like)

Question 6

What is the difference between human/animal cells and fungal cells?

Answer 6

They only difference is humans/animals have cholesterol while fungal cells have ergosterol.

Question 7

How do antifungal medications work?

Answer 7

they attach ergosterol or the cell wall.

Question 8

What is mycosis?

Answer 8

any type of fungal infection.