Introduction to Mycology (Fungi)

Which of the following is not true of fungi?

• They are photosynthetic
• They are heterotrophic
• They are eukaryotic
• They are saprophytic

Fungi were initially classified as thallophytes because ………………………………

• they have microscopic structure
• they have flat body structure
• they produce spores
• they are heterotrophic

Fungi reproduce by means of …………………..

• spores
• sperm
• seeds
• cones

spores are found in the ascus of …………………..

• basidiomycota
• ascomycota
• deuteromycota
• zygomycota

which of the following has basidium?

• basidiomycota
• ascomycota
• deuteromycota
• zygomycota

Individuals that study fungi are called ………………

• Mycologists
• Micrologists
• Mycalagists
• Mucologists

What distinguishes fungi from algae

• possession of spore producing mechanisms
• microscopic nature
• possession of chlorophyl
• possession of false roots

The root like structure of fungi is called ……………..

• sporangiophore
• stolon
• rhizoid
• tuber

unicellular fungi are usually called ……………… and filamentous fungi are called ……………….

• spores, mould
• yeast, mould
• mould, yeast
• mould, spores

which of the following is NOT a fungi

• Saccharomyces cerevisiae
• Cryptococus neoformans
• Plasmodium gambae
• Penicillium notatum