Introduction to Fungi Exit Ticket

What is the primary composition of fungal cell walls?

• Cellulose

• Chitin

• Lignin

• Keratin

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fungi?

• They perform photosynthesis.

• They are eukaryotic.

• They lack true roots, stems, or leaves.

• They absorb nutrients from organic material.

How do fungi primarily obtain their nutrients?

• Through photosynthesis

• By absorbing dissolved nutrients

• Through chemosynthesis

• By ingesting food particles

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What role do saprophytic fungi play in the environment?

• They form symbiotic relationships with plants.

• They produce oxygen through photosynthesis.

• They decompose dead organic matter.

• They cause diseases in plants.

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Which of the following is an example of a unicellular fungus?

• Penicillium

• Rhizopus

• Yeast

• Mushroom

What is the function of rhizoids in fungi?

• To disperse spores

• To produce fruiting bodies

• To anchor the fungus and absorb water and nutrients

• To perform photosynthesis

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Which of the following environments is most suitable for fungi?

• Cold and dry

• High altitude

• Moist and warm

• Dry and arid

What is the main difference between hyphae with septa and those without?

• Hyphae with septa have cross walls dividing them into cells.

• Hyphae without septa perform photosynthesis.

• Hyphae without septa are found only in yeasts.

• Hyphae with septa are unicellular.