Mushroom Quiz

Which cooking technique is NOT commonly used for preparing mushrooms?

• Sautéing

• Boiling

• Deep-frying

• Steaming

Which of the following mushrooms is commonly known as an edible species?

• Amanita phalloides

• Agaricus bisporus

• Galerina marginata

• Cortinarius rubellus

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the deadly Amanita species?

• White gills and a ring on the stem

• Brown cap and a smooth stem

• Yellow spores and a scaly cap

• Blue bruising on the stem

Which of the following is a professional way to present a mushroom dish?

• Serving it in a plastic container

• Plating it with garnishes and complementary sides

• Mixing all ingredients together without regard for presentation

• Serving it cold without any seasoning

What is the primary role of mycorrhizal fungi in an ecosystem?

• Decomposing dead organic matter

• Forming symbiotic relationships with plant roots

• Producing antibiotics

• Causing plant diseases

What should you do if you suspect you have ingested a poisonous mushroom?

• Wait to see if symptoms develop

• Drink plenty of water

• Induce vomiting

• Seek immediate medical attention

What is one way to ensure sustainable foraging practices?

• Picking all mushrooms in an area

• Leaving some mushrooms to mature and release spores

• Foraging in the same spot repeatedly

• Ignoring local regulations

What stage comes after the spore in the mushroom life cycle?

• Mycelium

• Fruiting body

• Hyphae

• Basidia

Which visual aid is most helpful for identifying mushrooms in the field?

• A magnifying glass

• A field guide with color photographs

• A smartphone app

• A microscope

Which practice helps promote regrowth of mushrooms?

• Cutting mushrooms at the base rather than pulling them out

• Foraging only during the off-season

• Collecting mushrooms in plastic bags

• Foraging in protected areas