Science- Fungi Flashcards
What does eukaryotic mean?
Eukaryotic- has a nucleus
What are the characteristics of fungi?
- Eukaryotic
- Nonphotosynthetic ( heterotrophic)
- Most are multicellular
- Most are microscopic molds or yeasts
What does Non-photosynthetic mean?
Non-photosynthetic: Does not go through the process of photosynthesis.
True or false: Most fungi are multicellular
True
True or false: Most aren’t microscopic molds or yeasts
False
What is the study of fungi known as?
Mycology
True or false: Fungi reproduce using spores
True
Fill in the blank: Called ___________, they act as recyclers of dead organic matter, obtaining food from this material.
Saprophytes
Fill in the blank: Hyphal tips release _______ that eventually decompose and release organic materials into the surrounding environment.
Enzymes
Fill in the blank: Saprophytic fungi appear on ____ _____, ____, _____ _____ such as leaves, and even dead insects and animals. (Examples: “Gem-studded Puffball” (Lycoperdon perlatum) and “Turkey Tail”(Trametes versicolor).)
Dead leaves, logs, plant litter
True or false: Many people have allergies triggered by mold.
True
Fungal skin infections
•Fungal skin infections – skin, nails and hair
▪️Ringworm, athlete’s foot
Internal organs - Histoplasmosis
Notes
Fungi produce many products used in the medical field such as penicillin, cephalosporin antibiotics, mycophenolate is used to prevent tissue rejection; statins is used to reduce cholesterol
Yeast
- Yeast is used to make ethanol.
* Yeast are known for making breads rise.
True or false: Many fungi attack meat or cheese
False; Many fungi attack grain or fruit
What does symbiosis mean?
Symbiosis- creatures living together closely
True or false: Fungi form beneficial partnerships (symbiosis) with other organisms such as trees and flowering plants.
True
What does lichen mean?
Lichen- symbiotic relationship between algae and fungi
True or false: Mushrooms, morels and truffles are widely consumed by humans.
True
What are filaments of fungi called?
Filaments of fungi are called hyphae.
What do the cell walls of fungi contain?
The cell walls contain chitin.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a mat of hyphae visible to the unaided eye ( bread mold)
Mycelium
What is the body of the the mushroom called that doesn’t include the mycelium?
The fruiting body
