LIFE CYCLE
What are the types of reproduction?
What are the cell walls of fungi made of?
Chitin
Septate and aseptate
What are the three main Phyla?
1. Phylum Zygomycota
2. Phylum Ascomycota
3. Phylum Basidiomycota
What product is used for fermentation in baking?
Yeast
Name a similarity in Fungi's Life Cycle.
-both cycles begin with a vegetative haploid mycelium (n)
-involve mitosis for growth/spore dissemination
-result in the dispersion of spores that germinate into new hyphae.
Explain the body structure of a fungi.
What cellular organelles does hyphae contain? (Give 3)
Hyphae has cellular organelles such as cell wall, plasma membrane, nuclei, mitochondria, ribosomes and other organelles.
What is the utilization of sporangiophores?
Sporangiophores are utilized to elevate and support the spore-producing structures for effective aerial dispersal.
A fungi that can cause diseases in humans and another that can cause diseases in plants.
Ringworm, Powdery Mildew/Blackspots
Name the 2 main components of the general asexual reproduction process of fungi.
Mitosis, Germination
How do fungi obtain nutrients?
Obtain nutrients by absorption, they secrete digestive enzymes externally onto food sources, then absorb the broken-down nutrients
What is the drawback behind mycelia?
It is highly prone to drying out due to significant loss in water, this is why fungus are mainly found in moist areas.
What is basidiocarp?
Visible mushroom structure consist of stem (stalk) and cap of pileus
Why can fungi be considered both beneficial (Importance) and harmful organisms?
Because they act as decomposers, form symbiotic relationships with plants, and are used in food and medicine. However, some fungi are harmful because they can cause diseases in plants, animals, and humans.