1
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H1. List the characteristics of Fungi (how are they different from plants/animals/protozoans)
A
Fungi: chitin walls, heterotrophic, absorb food, mostly multicellular, non-motile.
2
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H2. Give an example of a member of each of basidiomycota, ascomycota and zygomycota
A
- Basidiomycota: Agaricus bisporus (mushroom)
- Ascomycota: Saccharomyces cerevisiae (yeast)
- Zygomycota: Rhizopus stolonifer (bread mold)
3
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H4. Describe the symbiotic relationship that forms a lichen
A
- Ascomycota: sac-like ascus with spores, mycelium
- Zygomycota: stalked sporangium with spores, mycelium
4
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H5. Give two examples of beneficial actions of fungi
A
- food (bread, beer),
- medicine (penicillin)
5
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H6. Give two examples of negative actions of fungi
A
- disease (athlete’s foot, rusts)
- food spoilage (moldy bread)
