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Ch. 4 - Introduction to Eukaryotic Cells
Norman-McKay- Microbiology: Basic and Clinical Principles 2nd Edition
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All textbooksNorman-McKay 2nd EditionCh. 4 - Introduction to Eukaryotic CellsProblem 15
Chapter 4, Problem 15

Most fungi grow as a collection of tubular structures called ___________________.

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Understand that fungi can grow in different forms, including unicellular (like yeasts) and multicellular structures.
Recognize that the multicellular form of fungi consists of thread-like structures that collectively form the body of the fungus.
Recall the specific term used to describe these tubular, branching filaments that make up the fungal body.
Identify that these tubular structures are called "hyphae" (singular: hypha), which together form a network known as the mycelium.
Conclude that the blank in the sentence should be filled with "hyphae" to correctly describe the tubular structures of most fungi.

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Hyphae

Hyphae are the long, thread-like tubular structures that make up the body of most fungi. They grow by elongation at their tips and form a network called mycelium, which is essential for nutrient absorption.

Mycelium

Mycelium is the dense, interconnected mass of hyphae that constitutes the main vegetative growth of a fungus. It spreads through the substrate to absorb nutrients and supports reproductive structures.

Fungal Growth and Structure

Fungi grow by extending hyphae, which penetrate substrates to absorb nutrients. This growth pattern allows fungi to colonize environments efficiently and is fundamental to their ecological roles and reproduction.
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Which of the following characteristics regarding eukaryotic organelles supports the endosymbiotic theory? Select all that apply.

a. Eukaryotic ribosomes are 70S just like prokaryotic ribosomes.

b. Mitochondria and chloroplasts have 70S ribosomes like prokaryotes.

c. Mitochondria and chloroplasts are double-membrane organelles similar in size to bacteria.

d. Mitochondria and chloroplasts have their own circular chromosome.

e. Eukaryotes can have cell walls like prokaryotes.

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Textbook Question

Fungal spores can be made by ________. Select all that apply.

a. Binary fission

b. Mitosis

c. Meiosis

d. Asexual reproduction

e. Sexual reproduction

f. Sporogony

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Textbook Question

Which of the following statements are true regarding protozoans? Select all that apply.

a. They are unicellular.

b. They have cell walls.

c. They are usually nonphotosynthetic.

d. They are animal-like protists.

e. Some are pathogens.

f. They usually have simple life cycles.

g. They often use sexual and asexual reproduction.

h. They usually lack nuclei.

i. They all have mitochondria.

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Textbook Question

Eukaryotic flagella differ from prokaryotic flagella in that:

a. Eukaryotic flagella use a rotary motion to propel the cell.

b. Eukaryotic flagella are made of proteins.

c. Eukaryotic flagella are not enclosed in a membrane.

d. Eukaryotic flagella have a 9 +2 arrangement of microtubules.

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