Chapter 5, Problem 5CTQ

a.

Summary Introduction

To describe:

The process of spore formation; and the development of single fungal spore into a mature mycelium.

Introduction:

Fungi are the group of eukaryotic organisms that include yeasts, molds, and mushrooms. They include organisms that are neither plants nor animals. They are known to be the decomposers of dead organic matter in an ecosystem. Fungi get food by absorbing the nutrients from other organisms.

b.

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The term “dimorphic fungus”; and also the form of growth that allows the organism to establish infections within human tissues

Introduction:

Fungi are the group of eukaryotic organisms that include yeasts, molds and mushrooms. They include organisms that are neither plants nor animals. They are known to be the decomposers of dead organic matter in an ecosystem. Fungi get food by absorbing the nutrients from other organisms.