Biology 11 – Kingdom Fungi-Pages 364-373-Text-Biology 11
1. Compare and contrast plants and fungi. Give six points for each.
2. Write definitions for the terms substrate and chitin.
3. Make a sketch to show the difference between hyphae with crosswalls, and hyphae without cross – walls.
4. What is the relationship between the mycelium and a hypha (plural:
hyphae)?
5. Using Table 2 on page 365, name the three divisions of fungi, and give
the main characteristics for each division.
6. Summarize the modes of reproduction for the Zygomycetes,
Ascomycetes, and the Basidiomycetes as per the information in Table
2, page 365.
7. Write definitions for the following terms; sporangia, germinate,
vegetative, and dikaryotic.
8. What is the name given to the reproductive cell of a fungus?
9. Outline the general life cycle of a field mushroom. Begin your outline,
with the fusion of two compatible haploid parent hyphae. Include the
terms dikaryotic, diploid nucleus, and haploid spores in your
description.
10. The gills of a mushroom consist of modified hyphae. This tissue is
considered to be dikaryotic. The nuclei in these modified hyphae
(known as basidia), will fuse at some point. Is this union of the nuclei
considered to be sexual or asexual?
11. What is the main role (importance) of fungi in nature?
12. Give three ways that fungi benefit humans.
13. What is meant by a symbiotic relationship?
14. Define the term mycorrhizae.
15. What are lichens?
16. What do we call scientists who study lichens?
17. Name and describe the three types of lichens.
18. Why are lichens good organisms to use as air-quality monitors?
19. Give an example of a fungal species that displays mimicry. Include
the relationship between the insects, fungal lesions and the blueberry
flowers.
20. Who is Dr. Faye Murrin, and what are two areas that she is currently
studying?