FUNGI - MOLDS AND YEASTS QUIZ

The fungus responsible for ergotism belongs to which of the following fungal divisions?

Oomycota

Ascomycota

Deuteromycota

Zygomycota

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Mycorrhizae are mutualistic associations between fungi and

unicellular green algae

protozoa

vascular plants

bacteria

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Which of the following divisions of fungi produce uniflagellated zoospores?

Zygomycota

Chytridiomycota

Oomycota

Ascomycota

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Fungi that lack partitions (septa) are called

coenocytic

ahyphae

conidia

yeast

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Anaerobic degradation of proteins brought about by bacteria and fungi give the products like

mercaptans and indole

both (a) and (b)

None of these

H2S

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Ecologically fungi are important because

they are a major cause of plant diseases

Both (a) and (b)

None of these

they act as decomposers and aid in nutrient cycling

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Ascospores located in asci are found in

ascocarps

plasmodiocarps

conidiocarps

sorocarps

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Fungi are important in the production of all of the following commercial products except

cheese

beer

bread

rubber

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Mushrooms are classified in which of the following division?

Zygomycota

Deuteromycota

Ascomycota

Basidiomycota

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Select the statement that does not apply to the kingdom Fungi

The fungal life cycle typically includes a spore stage

Certain fungi are natural sources of antibiotic substances

Some fungi form beneficial interrelationships with plants

The fungi are eukaryotic, multicellular, ingestive heterotrophs

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