SOS Biology Unit 6 Quiz 1

sporangium

A specializes sac, case, capsule, or other structure that produces spores. Fuzzy looking stuff in mold colony.

eukaryotes

Cells that have a nucleus to contain genetic material

fermentation

break down of complex molecules into simpler ones

hyphae

multi-nucleated thread-like structures of fungi

symbiosis

mutually positive relationship between two species

rhizoids

mycelia responsible for obtaining food from non-living organic material

saprophyte

plant that lives on decaying organic matter

spores

reproductive cells which can tolerate bad conditions

fruiting

structures which house the reproductive formation

mycelia

a group of hyphae

budding

asexual reproduction of yeast

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

baker's yeast

Agaricus bisporis

common edible mushroom

Ceratocystis ulmi

elm tree parasite

host

plant or animal which supports a parasite

Penicillium chrysogenum

produces common antibiotic

zygospore

resting spore that contains zygotes formed during the sexual phase of a mold's life cycle

phylum

taxonomic category within a kingdom