Distinguish among the diseases caused by members of the generaTrichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton.

Q: Outline the mechanisms used by typical filamentous ascomycetes to reproduce, survive unfavorable…

A: Ascomycetes belong to the largest phylum Ascomycota. There are several diseases caused by…

Q: Lichens are the best indicator of: (A) Noise pollution (B) Soil pollution (C) Water pollution…

A: Lichens are best known to be ready to board wet and dry places. Whenever it rains, lichens turn out…

Q: Explain the habitat required for the growth of Selaginella

A: Selaginella, normally stated as spike nonvascular plant or conifer fern, has been around for over…

Q: Draw a labeled diagram of anthredium in Riccia

A: Bryophyte is one of the groups of organisms of the plant kingdom; these are small, non-vascular, and…

Q: Spores of Funaria germinate to produce.a) Budsb) Calyxc) Protonemad) None

A: On germination, the spores of Funaria lead to Protonema. It is the underlying phase of the organism…

Q: What are the roles of proteins in theplasma membrane?

A: The cell membrane is a natural membrane that isolates the inside of all cells from the external…

Q: What compounds and metabolites contained in tart cherry juice extract can reduce an unwanted…

A: Inflammation is the protective response against tissue injury. It is characterised by - 1. Redness -…

Q: What are the advantages of mycorrhizal associaation?

A: Mycorrhizae defined as the mutual beneficial relationship between root of a plant and fungus i.e…

Q: The role of fungi in the production of cheese, wine, beer, and bread.

A: Fungi are responsible for the breakdown of organic materials in plants, such as cellulose and…

Q: oes lichen affect the environment?

A: The lichen mutualism is believed to be a symbiosis, since each the fungi and also the photosynthetic…

Q: How does the production of oxalic acid by fungi contribute tothe deterioration of stone building…

A: The deterioration of monuments is a complex process caused by the interaction of various…

Q: The sporophyte of Riccia isa) Independentb) Dependentc) Parasited) Partially dependent

A: Riccia belongs to order Marchantials of class Hepaticopsida (Liverworts). The plant body of Riccia…

Q: What is the Microsporophyll, side view of bread palm?

A: Gymnosperm can be defined as the group of vascular plants which consists of naked seeds. They are…

Q: Describe the mechanisms of pathogenesis of dermatophytes, Candida albicans , and the dimorphic…

A: Dimorphic fungi are those fungi which can exist in two forms yeast and mold, this is basically for…

Q: Explain why some dermatophytes are considered good parasites.

A: Dermatophytes are fungi that require keratin for growth. These fungi can cause superficial…

Q: What are the potential long-term ecological consequences of widespread fungal infections on plant…

A: Fungal diseases exploit various plant weaknesses, leaving plants prone to more disease and insect…

Q: More fungal diseases are recognized than were known just a decade ago. For example, in 2012,…

A: A varied group of creatures known as fungi can be found in almost all of Earth's habitats. They have…

Q: Explain how lichens are classified and identified.

A: A lichen is formed by symbiosis between different organisms, is not a single organism. It is a…

Q: Mycorrhizas represent associations between plant roots andmicroorganisms thata) are antagonistic.b)…

A: Mycorrhizae in a real sense means "organism root." Mycorrhiza characterizes a (by and large)…

Q: What are mycorrhizae? a) The bodies of fungi, composed of hyphae O b) fungi that attack plant roots,…

A: Mycorrhizal fungi benefit their host plants by. increasing the plants' ability to capture water and…

Q: How does the fungus Glomus aid the acquisition of nutrients byplants?

A: The genus Glomus belongs to group Glorneromycota. The members of this group form small group of…

Q: How is Ulva not a part of the group of Spirogyra, Zygnema, Closterium and Chara? Based on their…

A: Ulva or sea lettuce is a green algae and it grow in freshwater, brackish water and these mainly grow…

Q: Differentiate between stoma and stroma.

A: Stoma refers to a single opening on the leaf surface, and there is number of openings on the leaf…

Q: Differentiate between hyphae and mycelia.

A: Hyphae and mycelia are two important parts of fungi. Both of these serve as the building blocks of…

Q: Describe rubella and rubeola.

A: Rubella-  It is a viral infection which is also called German measles or three day measles. It is a…

Q: Describe the important ecological role of mycorrhiza.

A: Mycorrhizae known as fungus roots are mutualistic symbiotic relationship between fungi and plants.

Q: Look for the definitions of the different specific symptoms below: anthracnose, blast, blight,…

A: A pathogenic organism, such as a fungus, bacterium, mycoplasma, virus, viroid, nematode, or…

Q: Explain the geographical limits associated with fungal pathogens.

A: Fungal infections are caused by inhalation of fungal spores. Though they may not have any effect in…

Q: Planaria

A: BASIC INFORMATION  FERTILIZATION  It is the process of the fusion of the male as well as the female…

Q: How have fungi adapted in order to survive harshconditions on stone building materials?

A: Fungi are eukaryotic heterotrophs that grow and form thread like structures called hyphae to form a…

Q: Are all Grantia Spicules identical to each other, or are some different from others?

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Q: Describe 5 morphological features of the peat moss, sphagnum species

A: Bryophyta is a phylum in the plant kingdom. This phylum consists of mosses, hornworts and…

Q: Give a brief explanation of the life cycle of Ascaris lumbricoides, Strongyloides stercoralis and…

A: Adult ascarids live in the small intestines. Females produce 200 000 eggs per day. Eggs are…

Q: What is plectenchyma?

A: Plectenchyma is a parenchymatous tissue formed by massed and twisted filaments or tubular cells,…

Q: Describe the ecological importance of fungal decomposers.

A: Decomposer  Organisms that break down dead organic material, also sometimes referred to as…

Q: Distinguish between fungal infections, fungal allergies, and fungalintoxications.

A: Fungi are the eukaryotic organisms that include yeasts and moulds. The fungal spores are a part of…