Bacteria (A)
Name one of the common shapes of bacteria
cocci (spherical), Bacilli (rod), or Spirilla (spiral)
What is the name of the structure that is released from fungi to reproduce?
spores
Name one reason that bacteria are important to ecosystems
Decomposition, Nutrient cycling, photosynthesis
Mycology
What is the role of fungi in ecosystems?
Decomposers
How many cells make up bacteria
one
What types of reproduction do fungi undergo?
asexual AND sexual
What are some bacteria called that photosynthesize?
cyanobacteria
Where did Dr. Cobian attend college?
UC Berkeley
What type of fungi is used in fermentation processes?
Yeast
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What is a mychorrizal association?
A plant-fungi mutualistic relationship
What is the endosymbiotic theory?
A theory that posits that Eukaryotes evolved from Prokaryotes
What is the estimated number of undiscovered fungi species?
5.1 million (5 close enough)
What is the root-like structure of fungi called?
The Rhizoid
What cell structure allows for cell signaling?
The Plasma Membrane
What did fungi used to be classified as?
Plants
Why was the discovery of penicillin important?
Antibacterial treatments
What does it mean when fungi are horizontally transmitted?
They are transmitted from the environment
What structure on fungi can grow into a mycelium network?
The Hyphae
What is the main difference between a gram + and gram - cell?
A gram + has a thicker peptidoglycan wall
What is the stage called in fungi sexual reproduction that involves the fusion of the cytoplasm?
Plasmogamy
What is the name of the scientist that discovered penicillin?
Alexander Fleming
Describe community assembly processes
Fungi go through different filters to achieve their specific environmental niche, or something along these lines
What is the fruiting body of fungi called?
The ascocarp