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Biology 11
KINGDOM FUNGI
1. What are the main characteristics of Kingdom fungi ?
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2. What do Fungi and insects have in common?
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3. Name the four Fungi phyla and identify the main characteristics of the members of each phylum
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4. Why are some fungi called “imperfect”?
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5. What is the most famous imperfect fungi and what is it famous for?
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6. How do conidia form and what is their function?
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7. Describe how fungi feed
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8. Describe 3 diseases caused by fungi.
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9. What is the major role of fungi in an ecosystem?
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10. How is a fairy ring formed and how big can they get?
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11. Describe two mutualistic (symbiotic) relationships fungi form with other organisms.
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12. Which fungal phylum contains the largest number of species? ____________________________
13. Distinguish between a parasite and a saprobe. Give an example of each.
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14. Describe how and why yeasts are used by people.
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15. Why is it dangerous to eat wild mushrooms?
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16. Both fungi and humans are heterotrophs. Compare the way fungi obtain food with the way
humans do. (Hint: describe similarities versus differences)
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Define the following terms
Hyphae:
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Fruiting Bodies:
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Sporangia:
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Gametangia:
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Sporagiophore:
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Zygospore:
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Rhizoid:
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Stolon:
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Ascus:
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Ascospore:
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Basidiospore:
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Lichen:
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Mycorrhiza:
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Mycelium:
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Fairy Rings:
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Chitin:
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Budding:
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A) Draw and label Figure 21-1 on P. 527 of textbook
B) Draw and label Figure 21-2 on P. 528 of textbook