MIC 102 Final questions with correct answers

Fungi: 3 major morphological groups CORRECT ANSWER 1. Multicellular filamentous molds -old food/classic fungus 2. Multicellular fruiting body formers -Fruiting bodies = Mushrooms (fungus is in the soil) 3. Yeasts -single celled Unique properties of Fungus: Cell wall CORRECT ANSWER Thematically similar to bacteria & archaea but contain differences eg: -Chitin: protein; insect shells are made of this -Mixed glycans: similar to peptidoglycan but in a dif order Can also secrete glycocalyx on top; hard shell Unique properties of Fungus: Cell membrane CORRECT ANSWER In order to provide more rigid shape, add in sterols Primarily Ergosterol: Unique to fungi, required for plasma membrane structure and function Filamentous fungus (2 types) CORRECT ANSWER Single filament = hypha Multiple = mycelium