1. FUNGI

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

3. Nutrition All fungi are heterotrophs
Some are parasites living off of another living thing
Most are decomposers that release digestive enzymes to break down fallen logs, dead leaves, leftover carcasses

4. 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.

5. 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)

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

7. Reproduction - sexual Two sexes + and –
Two sexes + and –
Parent hypha join & form a zygospore (diploid)

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

9. WHY DID THE MUSHROOM GO TO THE PARTY?
Because he was a FUNGI!
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