Question

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1. Experts believe that fungi are the sister group to the animals. To explore this concept, compare and contrast some characteristics of fungi and animals. 2. Other than decomposition, what are the major roles fungi play in ecosystems? 3. Do you agree with Paul Stamets that fungi can save the world? Why or why not? OBIECTE 4. List three types of fungi we commonly eat from the Basidiomycetes. List two other uses of fungi in cooking and beverages. 5. After class, search for some influences that fungi have had on human history. Why do you think fungi had such influences on our history? Lab 8-Fungi 85

Answer 1

1. Animals first ingest the food then digest the food but fungi first digest the food externally then absorb the nutrients from environment. Fungal cells have cell wall whereas animal do not have cellwall. Animals are always motile whereas few fungi are motile.

2. Fungi can be parasites, decomposers, symbionts and recyclers. They often form mutualistic relationship with neighbouring other organisms to provide CO2, water and minerals. Also plays important role in human nutrition aand fermentation process. The food web will be incomplete without fungi or decomposers.

3. Yes i agree with the statement because fungi plays very important role like by mutualistic relationship it protects neighbouring organisms from parasites and harmful pathogens. Can save the world from pollution. Its major role is decomposition of dead material.

4. Mushroom, bracket fungi and yeast. Yeast ate used in cooking break and brewing alcohol means during fermentation. Other type of fungi are used in fermenting other food like soysauce, pickles, cheese. Fungi can be used in pharma.

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