Protists and Fungi
Lesson 2
Name:_____________________________
Class/Hour: _______________
1) What are three characteristics of Protists? P94-95
a. ______________________________________________________________________
b.
______________________________________________________________________
c. ______________________________________________________________________
2) Protists can reproduce asexually and sexually. Skim through p96-97 and fill in the benefits for
each type of reproduction.
Asexual Reproduction (p96)
Offspring are _______________________ _________________________ to the parent.
When environmental conditions are favorable, this type of reproduction produces _____________
___________ very _____________________.
Sexual Reproduction (p97)
Offspring have unique combination of __________________ _____________________.
___________________ _________________ increases a species’ chance of __________________
when environment changes.
3) Three different kinds of Protists p98-99
a.
_________________________________
b. __________________________________
c. __________________________________
4) __________________ are spore producing organisms that absorb nutrients from the
environment. P100
5) Label the fungus: P100
Mycelium
Gills
Stalk
Cap
Hyphae
Protists and Fungi
Lesson 2
Name:_____________________________
Class/Hour: _______________
6) Two ways in which fungi reproduce. (p101) __________________ and ____________________
7) Example of each type of fungus (p102-103)
a. Zygote Fungi: _____________________________
b. Sac Fungi: __________________________
c. Club Fungi: _________________________
8) Fungi form two very important partnerships. (p103)
________________________: is a partnership between fungus and roots of plants. Plants provide
nutrients to the fungus. The fungus helps the roots absorb minerals.
________________________: is a partnership between fungus and a green algae. Algae uses
photosynthesis to make food. The fungus gives protection, water and minerals.
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