Chapter 31 - Fungi Review

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What is the tangled, underground network of hyphae that makes up the largest portion of a fungus?

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Mycelium

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What phyla do the 'club-shaped' fungi belong to?

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Basidiomycota

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How do fungi obtain nutrients?

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Fungi secrete enzymes external to their body, digest the material, then absorb the digested nutrients.

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Identify the structure labeled as 'Gill' in a mushroom.

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Gill is the part of the mushroom where spores are produced.

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What structure in Basidiomycota contains spores?

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Basidium is the club-shaped structure that contains spores.

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What is the fruiting body of a fungus?

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The fruiting body is the reproductive structure of a fungus, often seen as mushrooms.

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What is the role of hyphae in fungi?

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Hyphae are the filamentous structures that make up the mycelium and are involved in nutrient absorption.

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What is a basidiospore?

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A basidiospore is a spore produced by Basidiomycota, typically found on the gills of mushrooms.

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What is the difference between Ascomycota and Basidiomycota?

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Ascomycota produce spores in sac-like structures called asci, while Basidiomycota produce spores on club-shaped structures called basidia.

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What is the ecological role of fungi?

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