All About Fungi

All About Fungi

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Choose ALL that apply.

Which of these correctly describes fungi?

• eukaryotic

• prokaryotic

• autotrophic

• heterotrophic

• multicellular

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Common molds, like bread mold, thrive in environments that are:

• cold and dry

• warm, dark and moist

• wet, cold and bright

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Athlete's foot is an example of which group of fungi?

• sac fungi

• club fungi

• common mold

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Examine the picture. Which part of the mushroom is above ground?

• mycelium

• hyphae

• fruiting body

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Mushrooms are an example of which group of fungi?

• sac fungi

• club fungi

• common mold

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Which of the following describes fungi who feed on other living organisms and harm the host?

• saprophytic

• parasitic

• symbiotic

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Which of the following describes fungi who feed on other living organisms and does NOT harm the host?

• saprophytic

• parasitic

• symbiotic

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Saprophytic fungi obtain energy from:

• dead or decomposing material

• living organisms and harms the host

• living organisms and does NOT harm the host

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Instead of roots, fungi have __________.

• hyphae

• fruiting body

• spores

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A network of hyphae underground is known as _______________.

• fruiting body

• mycelium

• spores

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Fungi will respond to external stimuli in the environment. How fungi respond to light is known as:

• phototropism

• hydrotropism

• gravitropism

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Examine the picture. Like the roots of this plant, the hyphae of fungi tend to grow towards water as well. This is known as:

• phototropism

• hydrotropism

• gravitropism

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In early development, many fungal species will grow towards the pull of gravity. However, as the fungal species mature, they tend to display:

• positive gravitropism

• negative gravitropism

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True or False:

All fungi are harmful to plants and animals.

• True

• False