Exam 22: The Diversity of Fungi

The mat-like structure composed of hyphal threads that forms the body of most fungi is called a(n):

The structure shown in the photograph is a(n):

Aflatoxins come from:

Which fungus species is responsible for the destruction of American elm trees?

A zygosporangium is produced by:

During sexual reproduction, the spores of the sac fungi develop in ________.

Yeasts form a symbiotic relationship with a bacteria. True or False?

If there were no fungi:

Mycorrhizae help plants in dry environments draw water into their roots. True or False?

In the environment, fungi play a major role as ________.

The dominant generation in the fungal life cycle is usually:

Fungal cell walls are composed of lignan. True or False?

Why do fungi have the ability to decompose materials like cotton and wool that other organisms cannot?

Inhaling fungal spores can produce:

Ascomycetes can damage cotton garments because they produce protease and:

The photosynthetic component of a lichen is a(n):

What role do fungi play in the environment?

What role do mycorrhizae play in helping plants survive?

Which polysaccharide is produced by both fungi and arthropods?

What are mycorrhizae?