Biology: The Dynamics of Life, California Edition

Section 1: What is a fungus?

What is a fungus?

1.
__________ form the basic structural unit of a multicellular fungus.
A)Septum
B)Hyphae
C)Nuclei
D)Chitin
2.
Organisms that form a symbiotic relationship with other organisms are called __________.
A)saprophytes
B)parasites
C)filter feeders
D)mutualists
3.
Which type of organism is responsible for chestnut blight, a disease that has drastically reduced the population of chestnut trees in the United States and parts of Europe?
A)a diatom
B)a slime mold
C)a fungus
D)a protozoan
4.
Which of the following statements about fungi is NOT true?
A)Scientists had previously classified fungi as members of the plant kingdom.
B)Chitin, made from complex carbohydrates, gives the cell walls of fungi strength.
C)Warm, moist environments are excellent habitats for many fungi species.
D)All fungi are unicellular organisms.
5.
Which of these is NOT a reproductive process used by fungi?
A)budding
B)spore production
C)fragmentation
D)cyst formation
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