General Biology - Chapter 9 (Part A) Quiz to study for Exam 4

How do fungi reproduce sexually? A. By the fusion of gametes from two different fungi B. Fungi reproduce only by asexual reproduction C. By the fusion of hyphae from two different fungi D. By the fusion of spores from two different fungi

C. By the fusion of hyphae from two different fungi

Which of the following is a fungus? A. All of the above are fungi B. Truffles C. Mushrooms D. Yeast used to make bread

A. All of the above are fungi

The edible portion of the mushroom is the ________. A. above-ground reproductive structure B. mycelium C. hypha D. spore

A. above-ground reproductive structure

Are all fungi prokaryotes? A. No, they are neither prokaryotes nor eukaryotes. B No, they are all eukaryotes. C. Yes, all fungi are prokaryotes. D. No, some are prokaryotes, some are eukaryotes.

B. No, they are all eukaryotes

What is a major role that fungi play in ecosystems? A. Photosynthesis B. Synthesizing glucose from carbon dioxide and water. C. Recycling nutrients from dead organisms back into the food chain D. Fixing carbon from the atmosphere

C. Recycling nutrients from dead organisms back into the food chain.

Fungi are made of bundles of threadlike ________. A. chitins B. mycelia C. lichens D. hyphae

D. hyphae