Eukaryotic Members and Viruses

Vocabulary flashcards for key terms related to Eukaryotic members and viruses, focusing on fungi and protozoa.

Mycology

The study of fungi.

Chitin

A structural component of the cell walls of fungi.

Ergosterol

A sterol component typically found in the membranes of fungi.

Hyphae

Thread-like structures that make up the body of fungi.

Mycelium

A visible mass of hyphae.

Saprophytic

Fungi that obtain nutrients from dead or decaying matter.

Dimorphic fungi

Fungi that can grow in either yeast or mold form depending on environmental conditions.

Lichens

Symbiotic associations between fungi and photosynthetic organisms.

Mycorrhizas

Beneficial associations between fungi and plant roots that enhance nutrient absorption.

Amoebae

Single-celled organisms that move using pseudopodia.

Cyst

A dormant, resistant form of protozoans that facilitates survival in harsh environmental conditions.

Flagella

Whip-like structures used for movement in certain protozoans.

Cilia

Hair-like structures that facilitate movement in some protozoans.

Plasmodium

A genus of protozoans that cause malaria.

Entamoeba histolytica

A protozoan that can cause diseases ranging from mild diarrhea to severe dysentery.