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1. What are fungi that feed on decaying organic matter called?
A. parasites
B. mutualists
C. symbionts
D. saprophytes

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1. What are fungi that feed on decaying organic matter called?
A. parasites
B. mutualists
C. symbionts
D. saprophytes

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2. Lichens represent a symbiotic association between a fungus and which other type of organism?
F. an alga
G. a plant
H. a mold
J. a rhizoid

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2. Lichens represent a symbiotic association between a fungus and which other type of organism?
F. an alga
G. a plant
H. a mold
J. a rhizoid

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3. In a mycorrhiza, a fungus lives in a symbiotic relationship with which of the following?
A. a virus
B. a plant
C. a bacterium
D. a slime mold

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3. In a mycorrhiza, a fungus lives in a symbiotic relationship with which of the following?
A. a virus
B. a plant
C. a bacterium
D. a slime mold

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The diagram below shows the fruiting bodies of a type of fungus. Use the diagram to answer the questions that follow.

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4. What is the structure labeled X called?
F. a hypha
G. a zygote
H. a sporangium
J. a sporangiospore

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4. What is the structure labeled X called?
F. a hypha
G. a zygote
H. a sporangium
J. a sporangiospore

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5. To what phylum does the fungus in the diagram above belong?
A. Ascomycota
B. Zygomycota
C. Basidiomycota
D. fungi imperfecti

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5. To what phylum does the fungus in the diagram above belong?
A. Ascomycota
B. Zygomycota
C. Basidiomycota
D. fungi imperfecti

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6. septa : septum :: asci :
F. ascus
G. ascocarp
H. ascospore
J. ascogonium

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6. septa : septum :: asci :
F. ascus
G. ascocarp
H. ascospore
J. ascogonium

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The diagram below shows the typical structure of a member of the phylum Basidiomycota. Use the diagram below to answer the question that follows.

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7. Which structure is responsible for meeting the food requirements of the organism shown?
A. F
B. G
C. H
D. J

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7. Which structure is responsible for meeting the food requirements of the organism shown?
A. F
B. G
C. H
D. J

18. Chapter 26 Short Response
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Fungi are important decomposers that break down organic matter.
Explain how fungi contribute to nutrient recycling in the environment.

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Fungi are important decomposers that break down organic matter.
Explain how fungi contribute to nutrient recycling in the environment.
Answer: Fungi break down organic compounds in decaying material, making the chemicals available for other organisms.

20. Chapter 26 Extended Response
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Base your answers to parts A & B on the information below.
Fungi are major competitors with humans for food.
Part A Explain what needs humans and fungi have in common.
Part B Explain why fungi could easily win the battle for nutrients.

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Answer:
Part A Fungi and humans both need water and other nutrients from the environment. They both depend on autotrophs for food.
Part B Fungi are able to reproduce more rapidly than humans.