Fungi Characteristics
What type of cell do fungi have?
Eukaryotic cells.
What are the primary organisms in the Monera kingdom?
Bacteria.
Are protists primarily unicellular or multicellular?
Primarily unicellular.
What do fungi and protists have in common regarding their cellular structure?
Both have eukaryotic cells.
What role do protists play in aquatic ecosystems?
They produce oxygen and serve as a food source.
Name a common edible fungus.
Mushroom
Name one type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning.
Salmonella.
Name a protist that is known for its ability to move using flagella.
Euglena.
How do fungi and monera primarily obtain their nutrients?
Fungi absorb nutrients; monera can absorb or produce their own food.
What is one ecological role of fungi in the environment?
Decomposers.
What is the main component of the cell wall in fungi?
Chitin.
What is the name of the protective outer layer that surrounds bacterial cells?
Cell wall.
What type of protists are responsible for red tides?
Dinoflagellates.
Which kingdom includes organisms that can both photosynthesize and absorb nutrients?
Protista.
Name a benefit that bacteria in the Monera kingdom provide to humans.
They help in digestion (gut bacteria).
What is the term for the thread-like structures that make up the body of a fungus?
Hyphae.
Some bacteria can produce their own food through photosynthesis. What are these bacteria called?
Autotrophic bacteria.
What is the defining feature of the kingdom Protista that separates them from Monera?
Eukaryotic cells.
How do fungi reproduce compared to monera?
Fungi reproduce via spores, while monera reproduce asexually by binary fission.
How do fungi contribute to nutrient cycling in ecosystems?
By breaking down organic matter.
What process do fungi use to obtain nutrients from decaying organic matter?
Decomposition or saprotrophy.
The process by which the bacteria divide themselves is called______?
Bipartition
Algae that lived fixed to the bottom of a body of water are known as ______ algae
Benthic
Compare the cellular organization of fungi and monera.
Fungi are eukaryotic and multicellular (mostly), while monera are prokaryotic and unicellular.
What type of symbiotic relationship involves fungi and algae?
Lichens (mutualism).