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Concept introduction: Nutrients are the substances in food that maintain the body and make it work. Fungi are multicellular eukaryotes (except yeast) and are classified according to their structure and mode of reproduction. Fungi are achlorophylous (do not contain chlorophyll and not able to make food). They are heterotrophic feeders as they depend on other organisms for the carbon source. Unlike humans, they do not ingest their food but instead absorb nutrients from the surrounding environment by secreting various hydrolytic enzymes or act in the form of saprobes, symbionts, or
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Chapter 31 Solutions
Campbell Biology (10th Edition)
- Describe two symbiotic relationships between a fungus andanother organism. In each case, explain how each partnerin these associations is affected.arrow_forwardGive reasons most humans are not constantly battling fungalinfections, considering how prevalent fungi are in the environment.arrow_forwardName at least four products that fungi help with and /or actual itemarrow_forward
- Using appropriate examples, describe the ways that fungi canbenefit and harm plants and animalsarrow_forwardMycorrhizal fungus are found in association with most plant species. Describe the nature of this relationship, including the benefits for both organisms.arrow_forwardGive a summary of how a detrimental a fungal disease is and how can we utilize the knowledge regarding fungi to treat these diseasesarrow_forward
- Draw a generalized life cycle of a fungus. Include asexual and sexual reproduction as well as haploid, diploid, and dikaryotic stages.arrow_forwardName the fungus used as a biocontrol of plant diseases.arrow_forwardGive two fungal species of medical importance and briefly describe its contribution (benefits or disease).arrow_forward
Biology (MindTap Course List)BiologyISBN:9781337392938Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. BergPublisher:Cengage Learning