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They are eukaryotes. This means they have a nucleus which contains their genetic material (unlike bacteria, which do not have a nucleus). They are made of thin threads called hyphae. The hyphae form a branching network called a mycelium. However some fungi are made of a single cell eg yeast. The hyphae have a cell wall (like plant cells) made of a material called chitin (unlike plant cells). The hyphae are often multinucleate. This means that the cytoplasm is not divided up into separate cells, but contains many individual nuclei. Fungi do not contain chlorophyll, the green pigment found in plant cells. This means they cannot make their own food by photosynthesis (like plants do) but have to obtain ready-made food (like animals do). Most fungi are saprotrophic (also called saprophytic), which means they obtain their food by releasing digestive enzymes onto the food and then absorbing the digested food. Some fungi live as parasites on other living organisms and get their food from their host. Others live as mutualists, forming a close relationship with another organism in which both benefit eg lichens are formed by a mutualistic relationship between fungi and algae.
All fungi are eukaryotic organisms, meaning their cells have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. They also obtain nutrients through absorption, typically by secreting enzymes to break down organic matter externally before absorbing the nutrients. Fungi reproduce through the production of spores.
They are heterotrophs so they don't make their own food but absorb it through the outside.
Some characteristics common to all fungi are:
- they grow in warm climates
- they reduce by spores
- they are Eukaryotic
That they are heterotrophic saprophytes. They eat detritus, or dead, discarded organic matter.
There are a few characteristic that are common to fungi. Some of the characteristic are heterotrophic that have cell walls.
All have a cell wall containing chitin.
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What is the major distinguishing characteristic of fungi?
The major distinguishing characteristic of fungi is that they are heterotrophic organisms, meaning they obtain nutrients by absorbing them from their environment. Additionally, fungi have cell walls made of chitin and reproduce through the production of spores.
What do bacteria viruses and fungi have in common?
Cell Walls
What is the common term for the Ascomycota?
The common term for the Ascomycota phylum is sac fungi.
Do all fungi have something in common?
Fungi all have chitin in their cell walls, plate-like cisternae in their mitochondria, and a Spitzenkorper in their hyphae (if they have hyphae). Fungi also synthesize lysine using the AAA pathway and store energy as glycogen.
Which of the following characteristics is usually shared by bacteria and fungi and plants?
Cell walls are a characteristic shared by bacteria, fungi, and plants. These structures provide support and protection for the cells.
What is a characteristic to all fugi?
All fungi are detritivores.
Which is a characteristic of deutromycota?
Deuteromycota is a group of fungi known as imperfect fungi because they lack a known sexual reproduction stage. They reproduce asexually through spores or fragmentation. Many members of Deuteromycota are important plant pathogens.
Is aerobic a characteristic of fungi?
no
What common characteristic do all producers have?
All producers are plants
Which is not a characteristic common to all mineral?
metallic luster
What characteristic do all have in common?
none of them dissolves in water
What characteristic do members of all six kingdoms have in common?
all have cells.
Does a bacterium have hyphae?
No, hyphae are a characteristic of fungi
What is the major distinguishing characteristic of fungi?
The major distinguishing characteristic of fungi is that they are heterotrophic organisms, meaning they obtain nutrients by absorbing them from their environment. Additionally, fungi have cell walls made of chitin and reproduce through the production of spores.
What characteristic is common to all agents of erosion?
the common agents of erosion is water , to improved
The common characteristic of all deserts is what?
Annual Rain Fall
What characteristic is common to all conductive polymers?
they conduct electricity
