Fungi: Characteristics of Fungi

The video tutorial explains the differences between plants and fungi, highlighting that plants are green due to chlorophyll and perform photosynthesis, while fungi are non-green, lack chlorophyll, and are heterotrophic. Fungi absorb nutrients from their environment. The video also covers the structural differences, noting that fungi cell walls are made of chitin, unlike plant cell walls made of cellulose. It discusses the diversity of fungi species and their forms, from unicellular yeasts to multicellular structures like mushrooms. The growth of fungi through hyphae and mycelium is also explained.

What is a key difference between plants and fungi in terms of nutrition?

• Fungi are heterotrophic, while plants are autotrophic.

• Both plants and fungi are heterotrophic.

• Both plants and fungi are autotrophic.

• Plants are heterotrophic, while fungi are autotrophic.

What material are fungi cell walls made of?

• Chlorophyll

• Keratin

• Chitin

• Cellulose

Approximately how many species of fungi have been identified?

• Over 100,000

• Over 70,000

• Over 50,000

• Over 200,000

What are the thread-like structures that make up the bodies of larger fungi called?

• Mycelium

• Septa

• Hyphae

• Cytoplasm

How fast can some species of fungi produce hyphae?

• 5 to 10 meters per hour

• 25 to 30 meters per hour

• 15 to 20 meters per hour

• 35 to 40 meters per hour