Fungus

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What kingdom do fungi belong to?

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Fungi belong to their own kingdom, separate from plants.

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What is the primary component of fungal cell walls?

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Chitin is the primary component of fungal cell walls.

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Are fungi eukaryotic or prokaryotic organisms?

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Fungi are eukaryotic organisms.

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What type of nutrition do fungi exhibit?

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Fungi are heterotrophic, meaning they obtain their food by absorbing nutrients from other organisms.

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What is the visible part of a mushroom called?

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The visible part of a mushroom is called the fruiting body.

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What types of reproduction can fungi undergo?

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Fungi can reproduce both sexually and asexually.

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What is the role of fungi in ecosystems?

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Fungi play a crucial role as decomposers, breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients.

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Can fungi be unicellular or multicellular?

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Fungi can be both unicellular (like yeast) and multicellular (like mushrooms).

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What is mycelium?

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Mycelium is the network of fungal filaments (hyphae) that grow underground or within a substrate.

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What is a spore in fungi?

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A spore is a reproductive cell that can develop into a new organism.