1. Fungi
Chapter 17

2. Fungi
eukaryotic, nonphotosynthetic organisms, and most are multicellular heterotrophs.

3. Fungi Most are microscopic molds or yeasts
Yeasts – unicellular fungi whose colonies resemble those of bacteria
Molds – are tangled masses of filaments of cells

4. Fungi
Get their nutrients by absorbing organic molecules from their environment
Most are saprophytic organisms

5. Fungi Dimorphism – ability to exist in two different forms
Reproduce both sexually and asexually

7. Fungi
Mycorrhizae – a symbiotic structure formed by a fungus and plant roots
Lichens – a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and a photosynthetic partner. Will see them growing on rocks – decompose the rock to produce soil

8. Human Fungal Diseases Athletes foot Ringworm Yeast infections
Jock itch
Histoplasmosis

9. Fungi in Industry
Antibiotics – penicillium, cephalosporin, and the anti-inflammatory cortisone
Genetic engineering – manipulating yeast cells
Yeast is used in making ethanol

10. Fungi and Food Industries
Yeast
Mushrooms – club fungi
Truffles
Morels