Exam 30: Fungi: Recyclers, Pathogens, Parasites, and Plant Partners

There are two types of parasitic fungi: _______, which grow parasitically but can also grow independently, and _______, which grow only on their specific hosts.

Endophytic fungi

Sexual reproduction in fungi is accomplished when two different mating types _______.

Microsporia penetrate their host cell using a _______, through which they inject the contents of the spore.

Which of the following statements best explains why sexually reproducing fungi lack male and female structures?

Suppose a scientist investigating the classification of a fungus that has never been observed to reproduce sexually discovers that it has DNA sequences characteristic of basidiomycota. If this scientist could coax fungi of this species to reproduce sexually, which of the following would most likely be observed?

Use the following to answer questions: Match the groups of fungi in the list below with the descriptions that follow. Each group may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Asci are contained within a specialized fruiting structure (ascoma); includes molds, parasites such as the Dutch elm disease fungus, and epicurean delights such as morels and truffles

Chytrids are distinct from other fungi in that

Which of the following is a Basidiomycota?

Which of the following statements about how fungi obtain nitrogen is false?

The fruiting structure of a fungus

The absence of flagellated gametes is a synapomorphy of which of the following fungal groups?

Use the following to answer questions: Match the correct term from the list below with the following descriptions of fungal interactions. Each term may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Fungi grow in association with the roots of soybeans, providing the plants with more minerals.

Use the following to answer questions : Refer to the diagram below, showing the life cycle of a Basidiomycota fungus. -What is the name of the structure that results from plasmogamy? Identify its label.

Use the following to answer questions : Refer to the diagram below, showing the life cycle of a Basidiomycota fungus. -What is the technical name of the fruiting structure of this type of fungus? Identify its label.

The mycorrhizal association provides a plant with _______ and _______ and the fungus with _______ and _______.

Lichens may reproduce

Plants with active mycorrhizae

Sac fungus yeasts often

Which of the groups below is not monophyletic?