Fungi and Protists

Which of the following is NOT a type of fungus?

• sac fungi

• zygote fungi

• perfect fungi

• club fungi

Fungi may cause disease in humans through _____.

• allergies only

• infections only

• allergies and infections

• allergies, infections, and poisoning

The association between a fungus and a green algae is called _____.

• mycorrhiza

• lichens

• yeast

• mold

The association between a fungus and plant roots is called _____.

• mycorrhiza

• lichen

• zygosporangia

• mold

Fungi help return nutrients to the ecosystem by acting as _____.

• predators

• yeast

• decomposers

• hyphae

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The spore producing structures of fungi are called what?

• hyphae

• mycorrhiza

• zygospores

• fruiting body

Hyphae tangle and interweave to form a mass known as a _____.

• zygosporangia

• mycelium

• Mr. Cramer's beard

• ascus

The individual filaments that make up the body of a fungus are called _____.

• hyphae

• stems

• roots

• ascus

An industrially important use of fungi is in _____.

• producing antibiotics

• food production

• production of soft drinks

• all of the above

Which is NOT a characteristic of fungi?

• decomposing organic materials

• makes it's own food

• reproduce using spores

• living in moist areas

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