Chapter 20, Problem 14A

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The differences between the vocabulary terms in stolon and rhizoid.

Introduction:

Fungi are classified or divided by their structure and patterns of reproduction. Some fungi only can reproduce asexually through mitosis. Asexual reproduction in fungi also includes budding, fragmentation, and spore production. Many fungi can show asexual and sexual reproduction. Sexually reproducing fungi produces spores by the process of meiosis.

Explanation of Solution

Rhizoid is a root like structure in fungi and some plants that acts as support and aids the absorption of nutrients. They are the produces from the hyphae that anchor the fungus. Rhizoids provide extra surface area for absorption of the digested material. Stolon is a shoot that grows along the ground and produces roots at its nodes. Stolons are horizontal hyphae that connect groups of hyphae to each other. They grow faster.

Conclusion

Thus, the rhizoids are grown vertically and stolons are grown horizontally to the ground.