Fungi
Biology ⇒ Microorganisms and Microbiology
Fungi starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how fungi can cause diseases in humans.
Describe one way in which fungi are important to the ecosystem.
Describe the difference between saprophytic and parasitic fungi.
Describe the role of mycorrhizal fungi in plant growth.
Explain how fungi can be both helpful and harmful to humans.
Explain why fungi are classified as a separate kingdom from plants and animals.
A group of students observed a white, fuzzy growth on a decaying orange. They wanted to determine if it was a fungus. List two characteristics they should look for to confirm it is a fungus.
A scientist discovers a new fungus that lives inside the roots of a plant and helps the plant absorb minerals from the soil. What type of relationship is this, and what is the benefit to each organism?
Which of the following diseases is caused by a fungus?
(1) Malaria
(2) Athlete's foot
(3) Tuberculosis
(4) Influenza
Which of the following is a beneficial use of fungi?
(1) Causing diseases
(2) Making bread rise
(3) Spoiling food
(4) Damaging crops
Which of the following is a common edible fungus?
(1) Penicillium
(2) Agaricus (button mushroom)
(3) Rhizopus
(4) Aspergillus
Which of the following is a function of the gills in a mushroom?
(1) Absorbing water
(2) Producing spores
(3) Anchoring the mushroom
(4) Photosynthesis
Fill in the blank: Fungi that cause diseases in plants, animals, or humans are called ________.
Fill in the blank: Fungi that feed on dead organic matter are called ________.
Fill in the blank: Fungi that live in a close relationship with another organism, where both benefit, are called ________.
Fill in the blank: The process by which yeast converts sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide is called ________.
True or False: All fungi are harmful to humans.
True or False: All mushrooms are safe to eat.
True or False: Fungi are eukaryotic organisms.
True or False: Fungi can be used to produce medicines.
