BESC 204 - Exam 3 Learning Objectives Question and answers rated A+
Explain the primary ecological role of fungi - correct answer they absorb nutrients from non-living organic material; breaking down Lignin
List the structural components of plants that fungi can degrade - correct answer s...
BESC 204 - Exam 3 Learning Objectives
Question and answers rated A+
Explain the primary ecological role of fungi - correct answer ✔they absorb
nutrients from non-living organic material; breaking down Lignin
List the structural components of plants that fungi can degrade - correct
answer ✔starch & other carbs, cellulose, hemicellulose, cutin, pectin, Lignin
Explain the concept of nutritional succession - correct answer ✔fungi grow &
reproduce quickly to progressively breakdown nutrients
Define R-selected - correct answer ✔rate of reproduction
Define K-selected - correct answer ✔carrying capacity
(particular environment can only support so many organisms)
Explain the mechanism of spore discharge utilized by Basidiomycetes -
correct answer ✔Gills covered in hymenium; making spores... shoot spores
via Buller's Drop
How does the term Buller's Drop relate to this? - correct answer ✔spores
develop in water & the drop depositing develops until it reaches max threshold
Name food products derived from fungi, or that utilize fungi that we discussed
in class - correct answer ✔Bread
Cheese
Beer
Wine
Describe how camembert and 'blue cheese' are made. (Be specific of fungus
& differences) - correct answer ✔Penicillium camembertii
mycelial growth of species occurs only on surface of cheese & doesn't work its
way inside as in P. roqueforti
Discuss Quorn. How does its nutritional value compare to other protein
sources? What is fungus involved? - correct answer ✔
Describe how soy sauce is prepared.
What fungus? - correct answer ✔soybeans + wheat + Aspergillus oryzae
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