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