General Biology Questions

What is the name of the sexually transmitted disease that is caused by this flagellate? a. malaria b. Chagas disease c. trichomoniasis d. toxoplasmosis e. giardiasis Which of the following alga contains chlorophyll a and abundant phycobilins? a. green alga b. red alga c. brown alga Which organelle allows euglenoids to maintain water balance? a. long flagellum b. contractile vacuole c. eyespot d. nucleus e. pellicle f. mitochondrion g. golgi body Which organelle allows euglenoids to sense light? a. long flagellum b. contractile vacuole c. eyespot d. nucleus e. pellicle f. mitochondrion g. golgi body Which term refers to a euglenoid's outer covering? a. long ... click for more

General Biology Questions

_____saprobes _____parasites _____mycelium _____fungi _____hypha _____ zygomycetes, sac fungus, club fungi _____spores _____extracellular digestion and absorption A. Nonmotile reproductive cells and multicelled structures, often walled; germinate following dispersal from the parent body. B. Represent major lineages of fungal evolution. C. A mesh of branching fungal filaments that grows over and into organic matter, secretes digestive enzymes, and functions in food absorption. D. Fungi that obtain nutrients from non-living organic matter and cause its decay. E. Fungi that extract nutrients from tissues of a living host. F. External secretion of enzymes to break down organic com... click for more

General Biology Questions

___ rust and smut fungi ___ Agaricus brunnescens ___ Armillaria ostoyae ___ Amanita muscaria ___ Amanita phalloides ___ truffles and morels ___ yeasts ___ Candida albicans ___ Penicillium ___ Aspergillis ___ Neurospora crassa A. "Flavor" Camembert and Roquefort cheeses; produce antibiotics. B. An important organism in genetic research. C. Fermenting by-products put to use by bakers and vintners. D. A relative of food yeasts, causes vexing infections in humans. E. Highly prized edibles. F. Makes citric acid for candies and soft drinks; ferments soybeans for soy sauce. G. Induces hallucinations and trances when eaten; ritualistic use. ... click for more

General Biology Questions

1. Which type of nutritional mode requires the obtaining of nutrients from nonliving organic matter? A. saprobic B. parasitic C. mutualistic D. autotrophic 2. Which type of nutritional mode requires the obtaining of nutrients from living hosts? A. saprobic B. parasitic C. mutualistic D. autotrophic 3. Fungi that cannot be classified into one of the 3 major groups are placed where? A. Molds B. the imperfect fungi C. Mildews D. Water dependent molds 4. What is a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and an algae called? A. Fungus B. Mycorhizzae C. Lichen D. Saprobe 5. In a lichen, what does the algae provide for the fungus? A. Food B. Water C. Air D. Ch... click for more

Fungi

What is Mycology? A. The study of molds B. The study of algae C. The study of Mutualism D. The study of fungi What are the 5 Kingdoms of living organisms? A. plants, animals, viruses, insects, bacteria B. animals, plants, bacteria, viruses, humans C. plants, animals, fungi, protista, strameopila D. bacteria, animals. Viruses, fungi, algae What is the scientific name of the most common cultivated mushroom in the US? A. Penicillium notatum B. Agaricus bisporus C. Blasphemous, nongoddi D. Aspergillus, sp. What are fungi cell walls composed of? A. cellulose B. skin C. chitin D. wool What does Heterotrophic mean? A. must feed on preformed organic material B. can make... click for more