Question 1

Histoplasmosis is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  inhaling certain fungal spores. 
B)  ergot poisoning. 
C)  Amanita- induced liver failure. 
D)  eating too much yeast. 
E)  carbon dioxide inhalation. 
A)  inhaling certain fungal spores. 
B)  ergot poisoning. 
C)  Amanita- induced liver failure. 
D)  eating too much yeast. 
E)  carbon dioxide inhalation.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  mycelium. 
B)  ascus. 
C)  basidium. 
D)  septum. 
E)  zygospore. 
A)  mycelium. 
B)  ascus. 
C)  basidium. 
D)  septum. 
E)  zygospore.

Question 3

If a strong fungicide is released and eliminates all the fungi in an ecosystem, which of the following is likely to happen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Faster breakdown of leaf litter 
B)  Increased rate of photosynthesis 
C)  Improved soil fertility 
D)  Improved growth of plant species 
E)  An accumulation of dead and discarded plant and animal tissues 
A)  Faster breakdown of leaf litter 
B)  Increased rate of photosynthesis 
C)  Improved soil fertility 
D)  Improved growth of plant species 
E)  An accumulation of dead and discarded plant and animal tissues

Question 4

During asexual reproduction, fungi produce haploid spores via .

Accepted Answer

The answer of During asexual reproduction, fungi produce haploid spores...

Question 5

Rusts and smuts are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  mycorrhizae. 
B)  fungal plant diseases. 
C)  human pathogens. 
D)  lichens. 
E)  yeasts. 
A)  mycorrhizae. 
B)  fungal plant diseases. 
C)  human pathogens. 
D)  lichens. 
E)  yeasts.

Question 6

causes human yeast infections.

Accepted Answer

A)  Aspergillus 
B)  Amanita 
C)  Candida albicans 
D)  Claviceps purpurea 
A)  Aspergillus 
B)  Amanita 
C)  Candida albicans 
D)  Claviceps purpurea

Question 7

In which environment would you most likely find chytrids?

Accepted Answer

A)  A well- used gym bag 
B)  The back of the refrigerator 
C)  A warm swamp 
D)  A basket of overripe fruit 
A)  A well- used gym bag 
B)  The back of the refrigerator 
C)  A warm swamp 
D)  A basket of overripe fruit

Exam 23: The Diversity of Fungi

Histoplasmosis is caused by

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

If a strong fungicide is released and eliminates all the fungi in an ecosystem, which of the following is likely to happen?

During asexual reproduction, fungi produce haploid spores via .

Rusts and smuts are examples of

causes human yeast infections.

In which environment would you most likely find chytrids?

An Introduction to Life on Earth

Atoms, Molecules, and Life

Biological Molecules

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Membrane Structure and Function

Energy Flow in the Life of a Cell

Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis

Harvesting Energy: Glycolysis and Cellular Respiration

Cellular Reproduction

Meiosis: the Basis of Sexual Reproduction

Patterns of Inheritance

Dna: the Molecule of Heredity

Gene Expression and Regulation

Biotechnology

Principles of Evolution

How Populations Evolve

The Origin of Species

The History of Life

Systematics: Seeking Order Amid Diversity

The Diversity of Prokaryotes and Viruses

The Diversity of Protists

The Diversity of Plants

Animal Diversity I: Invertebrates

Animal Diversity II: Vertebrates

Animal Behavior

Population Growth and Regulation

Community Interactions

Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling in Ecosystems

Earths Diverse Ecosystems

Conserving Earths Biodiversity

Homeostasis and the Organization of the Animal Body

Circulation

Respiration

Nutrition and Digestion

The Urinary System

Defenses Against Disease

Chemical Control of the Animal Body: the Endocrine System

The Nervous System

The Senses

Action and Support: the Muscles and Skeleton

Animal Reproduction

Animal Development

Plant Anatomy and Nutrient Transport

Plant Reproduction and Development

Plant Responses to the Environment

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