Fungi

Fungi reproduce by this method:

• sexually

• asexually

• binary fission

• both a and b

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The main function of fungus in the ecosystem is to

• enhance the air quality

• create a symbiotic relationship

• release spores

• breakdown waste

Fungi are known as

• autotrophs

• heterotrophs

Most fungi are

• unicellular

• multicellular

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A common disorder associated with fungus found in the human is

• Penicillin resistance

• wheat rust

• athlete’s foot

• strep throat

Organisms from which kingdom are most likely to chemically digest their food outside their bodies?

• Fungus

• Plant

• Protists

• Animal

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all fungi?

• possess cell walls
• heterotrophs
• perform photosynthesis
• eukaryotes

These are branching, thread like tubes which determine the shape of the fungi, secrete digestive chemicals after they burrow into  a food source, and also absorb the food.

• spores
• buds
• fruiting bodies
• hyphae

Hyphae grow into a food source and release _____________________ which break down the food into smaller pieces for the hyphae to then absorb.

• digestive chemicals
• photosynthesis
• chemosynthesis
• budding

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Fungi produce millions of ____________________which are lightweight and easily carried through the air or water.

• buds
• gills
• spores
• hyphae