Life 103 Quiz 3 (HELP ME GOD)

What ‘troph’ is fungi?

Heterotrophic

What do fungi do?

Fungi absorb nutrients by breaking down organic matter, playing a crucial role in decomposition and nutrient cycling.

How do fungi absorb nutrients?

Externally

(internal ingestion is only characteristic of animals)

Hyphae

A body form of fungi, one of the most common body structures, which consists of long, thread-like structures that help in nutrient absorption and growth.

Yeasts

One of the most common structures of fungi that are unicellular and typically reproduce asexually by budding. Yeasts play important roles in fermentation and can also be involved in various ecological processes.

Fungal morphology

Enhances ability to absorb nutrients, have cell walls made of chitin and exhibit various forms such as yeasts, molds, and mushrooms.

Mycelial

Mycelial refers to the intricate network of hyphae that forms the main body of fungi, allowing them to efficiently absorb nutrients from their environment.

Septa

a barrier that divides hyphae in fungal structures, allowing for the compartmentalization of cells and contributing to the overall integrity and functionality of the fungal organism.

Fungi are _____ with plants

mutualistic

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