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What are fungi?
Organisms that include molds, yeasts, and mushrooms.
Are fungi plants or animals?
Neither; they belong to their own kingdom.
Do fungi make their own food?
No, they are heterotrophic.
What is the main component of fungal cell walls?
Chitin
How do fungi obtain nutrients?
By absorption.
What is a hypha?
A thread-like filament of a fungus
What is mycelium?
A mass of hyphae.
How do fungi reproduce?
By spores.
What is a spore?
A reproductive cell that grows into a new fungus.
What are mushrooms?
The fruiting bodies of some fungi.
What is yeast?
A unicellular fungus.
What process do yeasts use to make bread rise?
Fermentation.
Are fungi decomposers?
Yes, they break down dead organic matter.
What is mold?
A type of fungus that grows in multicellular filaments.
Where do fungi live?
In moist, warm environments.
What is mycorrhiza?
A symbiotic relationship between fungi and plant roots.
Do fungi cause diseases?
Yes, some fungi cause infections.
What is lichen?
A partnership between fungi and algae (or cyanobacteria).
Do fungi play a role in medicine?
Yes, fungi produce antibiotics like penicillin.
Why are fungi important?
They recycle nutrients and support ecosystems.