Exam 25: Fungi

Which term refers to the tough, pliable body of a lichen?

What has the classification of fungi traditionally been based on?

Where does karyogamy occur in basidiomycetes?

Match each term with the most closely associated fungal phylum. Each phylum may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -aseptate hyphae

Match each term with the most closely associated fungal phylum. Each phylum may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -motile spores

Which fungal phylum includes pathogenic members that are responsible for such things as ergotism, athlete's foot, aflatoxins, thrush, and vaginal yeast infections?

Which of the following describes the dikaryotic stage of a fungal life cycle in genetic terms?

Where does production of sexual spores in basidiomycetes occur?

Where does reproduction take place in glomeromycetes?

In terms of evolutionary history, which phylum contains fungi that were the first to diverge from the rest of the fungi?

In addition to decomposition and decay, what is another major ecological role of the fungi?

What does the toxin á-amanitin inhibit in order to have its deadly effects on humans?

What is the general term for a state in which two organisms live together in close association?

Match each term with the most closely associated fungal phylum. Each phylum may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -á-amanitin

Based on molecular evidence, how long have fungi been present on land?

Explain the difference between plasmogamy and karyogamy.

Where does karyogamy occur in ascomycetes?

Which of the following is the best definition of mycelium?

Suppose you are a researcher who has discovered a mutant fungus that produces extra-thick septa which allow for only minimal transfer of nutrients through them. Compared to the normal fungus, what would you expect the mutant to do?

Which of the following are generally used to refer to mating types in fungi?