Chapter Questions
Which of the following represents an organism that uses decomposition as its mode of nutrition?a. parasiteb. saprotrophc. autotrophd. All of these are correct.
Hyphae are generally characterized bya. strong, impermeable walls.b. rapid growth.c. large surface area.d. pigmented cells.e. Both b and c are correct
A fungal sporea. contains an embryonic organism.b. germinates directly into an organism.c. is always windblown, because none are motile.d. is most often diploid.e. Both b and c are correct.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Microsporida?a. parasiticb. lives in host cellsc. multicellulard. can infect invertebrates like insectse. can infect vertebrates like humans
Which of the following is not a characteristic of chytrids?a. They have flagellated spores.b. They have flagellated gametes.c. They can live on very dry land.d. They can be single cells.e. They can be animal parasites.
Label this diagram of black bread mold structure and asexual reproduction.
Which part of the life cycle of black bread mold is the resting stage that can survive unfavorable conditions?a. myceliumb. zygosporec. gametangiad. zygotee. rhizoid
Tineas area. plant parasites.b. skin infections.c. deep systemic infections.d. frog and bat parasites.e. None of these are correct.
In an ascocarp,a. there are only fertile hyphae.b. ascospores are formed.c. a sperm fertilizes an egg.d. hyphae do not have chitinous walls.e. conidiospores form
In which fungus is the dikaryotic stage longer-lasting?a. zygospore fungusb. sac fungusc. club fungusd. chytrids
Compact lichens are called _____; leaflike lichens are called _____; and shrublike lichens are _____.a. crustose; foliose; fruticose.b. foliose; crustose; fruticose.c. fruitcose; foliose; crustose.d. foliose; fruitcose; crustose.
Mycorrhizaea. are a type of lichen.b. are mutualistic relationships.c. help plants gather solar energy.d. help plants gather inorganic nutrients.e. Both b and d are correct.