Question

MYCOLOGY QUESTIONS:
1.) Fungal cell walls can consist of: (a) cellulose (b) chitin (c) mannoproteins (d) a,b, and c (e) b and c only

2.) Which type of septa is only found in the cells of cup fungi, but not mushrooms?: (a) dolipore (b) donut (c) pseudosepta (d) simple

3.) Mycelial strands are connected to one another by these thinner hyphal cross connections: (a) anastomoses (b) rhizomorphs (c) scleromorphs (d) tendrils

4.) Claviceps purpurea causes ergot, a disease that affects both the behavior and tissues of humans. Which fungal tissue is consumed in order to cause the disease? (a) mycelial strands (b) rhizoids (c) sclerotia (d) neither a, b, or c

Answer 1

1. the correct option is (e) i.e. option b and c.

fungal cell walls are multilayered composed of chitin and 1,3 glucan and an external layer of mannoproteins. they offer mechanical and chemical protection.true fungal cells do not consist of cellulose in the cell walls.

2. the option is (d) simple.

3. anastomosis is the correct answer.

anastomosis is the connected between branches of same or different hyphae

4. the correct option is (c) i.e. sclerotia

sclerotia of claviceps consists of toxic alkaloids causing severe health problems in humans and animals