fungi test

What is the primary way fungi reproduce?

• Through photosynthesis

• By producing spores

• By budding like plants

• Through seeds

Which organism is considered the largest living fungus on Earth?

• A honey mushroom in Oregon

• A mould colony

• A toadstool

• A giant puffball

How do parasitic fungi affect their hosts?

• They help the host grow faster

• They steal nutrients and energy, often killing the host

• They recycle nutrients back into the soil

• They produce spores to aid the host

What is the role of symbiotic fungi in plant growth?

• They release toxic substances to protect the plant

• They improve nutrient uptake for the plant

• They drain the plant's energy

• They compete with the plant for resources

Which of the following is NOT a use of fungi?

• Recycling nutrients in the soil

• Producing medicines like penicillin

• Generating solar energy

• Making bread and cheese