In a research work you are interested in studying the presence of certain fungi associated with the roots of a tree. What is the most suitable medium to cultivate the samples obtained? Why?

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A: Biological interaction is important to sustain the ecology. As organism live together in a community…

Q: True or False: Spores can be characterized by shape andsurface characteristics through a simple…

A: There are various kinds of spores produced by all kinds of organisms, like bacteria, plants, fungi,…

Q: To describe how fungi affect the agriculture.

A: Microscopic creatures are referred to as microorganisms. Bacteria, archaea, protozoa, algae, fungi,…

Q: Determine by its characteristics what type of fungus is

A: A mushroom is a reproductive part of the fungus body in some fungi and is like a fruit of a plant.…

Q: How do mycorrhizae function as biofertilisers? Explain with example.

A: Mycorrhizal association is a mutual relationship between the mycorrhizae (soil fungi) and plant…

Q: In microscopic examination, we can distinguish between Trichophyton mentagrophyte and T. tonsurans…

A: Microconidia is reproductive form of fungi which is smaller in size than  conidia but is…

Q: Which of the following does not have macroconidia and microconidia, settles on the skin and nail? a)…

A: Microorganisms are those small organisms that are invisible to the normal naked eye and can be seen…

Q: Mycorrhizae are; Symbiotic associations between bacteria and fungi Symbiotic associations between…

A: Symbiotic association Symbiosis lives along beneath mutual affection of providing and take.

Q: Mango fruits on trees of a plantation have been infested by fungi and have to be treated using…

A: If mango fruits on the trees of a plantation have infested by the fungi then it will be treated by…

Q: Describe secondary growth and its origin.

A: secondary growth arises by cell division.

Q: Do you think it is important to identify the diversity of fungi inhabiting the soil and other types…

A: In ecosystem fungi are important decomposers. Fungi broke down dead plant and animals into smaller…

Q: Talk about the fungi which produce antibiotics and how the antibiotics are extracted from the fungi?

A: Many fungi produce antibiotics which are the substances used to kill other microbes or stop their…

Q: Describe arbuscular mycorrhizae.

A: Fungi is a kingdom of eukaryotic organisms that include microbes like yeast and molds and duffer…

Q: Explain how fungi are identified.

A: A fungus is a member of eukaryotic organisms that includes microscopic organisms such as yeast and…

Q: The main growth form of fungi is made up of

A: The fungi are unicellular or multicellular organisms. The question is about the structure of fungi.

Q: Why is the large surface area of the mycelium essential for nutrient acquisition by fungi?

A: Fungi are heterotrophs; they use complex organic compounds as a source of carbon, rather than fix…

Q: Explain how fungi meet their nutritional needs

A: Fungi (singular: fungus) are the realms of heterotrophic (can not provide their own food) typically…

Q: Describe two types of fungal associations

A: Association It is an attachment between 2 different types of organisms wherein both may or may not…

Q: What is the role of fungus and it's mycelium in dirt?

A: Fungi are generally multicellular organisms with a nucleus and their cell wall is made of chitin.…

Q: A group of researchers run an experiment to determine the effect of mycorrhizae (a fungus on plant…

A: The control group here is compared with the experimental group to know the effects induced by the…

Q: Fungi play an important role in decomposition

A: Fungi is a kingdom of organisms, that are eukaryotic, and consists of microorganisms like yeast and…

Q: Mycorrhizae is the example of?

A: The symbiotic association between a fungus and a plant that is mutual is more commonly known as…

Q: What is the movement of fungal hyphae towards sugar and peptones known as?

A: When any external stimuli like gravity,water,light,contact or chemicals induces movements of…

Q: The police had two individuals that they were considering as suspects responsible for a crime. They…

A: For identification of fungi, its hyphae  that are filaments and make up all structures of…

Q: Describe in detail the ecological importance of fungal decomposers.

A: Fungi are a very diverse groups of organisms encompassing a wide range of life forms, from single…

Q: Which of the following is the smallest living cell and can live without oxygen? (a) Mycoplasma (b)…

A: The pathway where glucose is broken down into molecules in the absence of oxygen to generate energy…

Q: Differentiate between hyphae and mycelia.

A: Hyphae and mycelia are two important parts of fungi. Both of these serve as the building blocks of…

Q: What steps would it take for a fungus to establish a symbiotic relationship with plants?

A: A fungus is a eukaryotic organism which possess a true nucleus and membrane-bound cellular…

Q: What is the survival value of encytment

A: The unicellular eukaryotes are single-celled organisms with nucleus, mitochondria, and other…

Q: Write method for isolation of drinking water fungi by Baiting method. Also describe effect on fungal…

A: Fungi are a bunch of living life forms which are classified in their claim kingdom. This implies…

Q: What are mycorrhizae? Discuss the different types in detail and give two examples of fungi that form…

A: Mycorrhiza is a mutual relationship between the roots of higher plants and the fungus which…

Q: "Yeast" form of growth refers to fungi that grow primarily as

A: Yeasts are single cellular.

Q: Both Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes form ectomycorrhizal associations with plants. Another group of…

A: Mycorrhiza - It is derived from Greek work "myco" which means fungi and "rhiza" which means root .…

Q: What components of wood must be degraded for its turnover by the wood-rotting fungi?

A: Fungi are Eukaryotic organisms that includes mushrooms and microorganisms like yeast and molds. They…

Q: rue or false? Fungi can perform carbon fixation

A: Carbon fixation is defined as the process in which complex carbon compounds are formed from simpler…

Q: What might prevent an endophytic fungus from reaping the benefits from a grass without providing a…

A: Symbiosis refers to the living arrangements that are set up between members of two different…

Q: Biologists have discovered that many mycorrhizal fungi are sensitive to a low pH. What human-caused…

A: A mycorrhiza is a symbiotic association seen between a fungus and a root of a plant. The term refers…

Q: What is a mycorrhizal association? What benefit does the plant derive from the association?

A: Symbiosis is the coexistence of one or more organisms. Partnerships for mutual benefit are referred…

Q: The symbiotic association between fungi and algae is called (a) lichen (b) mycorrhiza (c) rhizome…

A: Symbiosis is an ecological relationship in which the interacting organisms live together. It is…

Q: Assume you have an invasive fungus species growing in your backyard and you want to get rid of it.…

A: Fungi can be simple single-celled organisms or complex multicellular organisms. They can be found in…

Q: Which of the following is a mutualistic relationship between a photosynthetic bacteria and a fungus?…

A: Relationship among species is also an evolutionary product such as protists and prokaryotes partner…

Q: Is saguaro cacti a fungus

A: Fungi may be found in almost every habitat, but the majority live on the soil or plant material…

Q: To describe how fungi recycle nutrients.

A: Fungi are primarily responsible for recycling of nutrients. They recycle nutrients through…

Q: A- This is a microscopy image of a club moss (Lycopodiaceae) strobilus. B- In this image, the…

A: The bryophytes are the simplest and primitive, non flowering embryophytes that do not contain…

Q: The basidium is the part of the mushroom that produces spores. Each mature basidium will have 1…

A: Fungus are the eukaryotic organism. They do heterotrophic mode of nutrition.

Q: What are the definition: endospore, keratin, vegetative cells, spore mother cells, central,…

A: In this question we must define endospore, keratin, vegetative cells, spore mother cells, central…

Q: a. you have been provided with a skin scrappping. how would you work on the specimen to be able to…

A: Fungi: fungus, plural fungi, any of the approximately 144,000 known species of fungi, which includes…

Microbial Growth

The development of microbial growth is influenced by various natural conditions (both physical and synthetic) like pH, temperature, saltiness, gas focus (O2, CO2, and H2), nutrients, water action, and assimilation. Knowing the distinctive physical and chemical factors that influence the development and endurance of microbial growth in the climate will assist with reinforcing endeavors outfitted towards their control. These lines lessen or diminish their harmful impacts on humankind, creatures, and the climate.