FUNGI

Cell Structure Eukaryotic Yeast are unicellular; but mold, rust, mushrooms and truffles are multicellular.

Nutrition All fungi are heterotrophs Some are parasites living off of another living thing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuKjBIBBAL8 Most are decomposers that release digestive enzymes to break down fallen logs, dead leaves, leftover carcasses http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_rprVa-RY4

Structure Cell walls are made of a polysaccharide called chitin, (also found in the exoskeleton of insects, crustaceans). Cytoplasm and organelles can move from one cell to another in the multicellular organism.

Parts and Function Mycelium – extensive network of cells below ground absorbing nutrients, grows rapidly and has a large surface area Hyphae – reproductive part above ground (fruiting body)

Reproduction - asexual Budding occurs in yeast Most fungi release spores (haploid) from gills in the sporangium

Reproduction - sexual Two sexes + and – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDwgSWDqKoQ Two sexes + and – Parent hypha join & form a zygospore (diploid)

Is There a FUN GUY in YOUR Life? Blue Cheese Yeast Infection (Candidiasis) Bread Rising Decomposition Athlete’s Foot Ringworm Blight

WHY DID THE MUSHROOM GO TO THE PARTY? Because he was a FUNGI! Explore More: Kingdom Fungi pg. 50 www.SCIENCESOURCE.ca