Chapter 20.1, Problem 4MI

Summary Introduction

To describe: 

The kingdom fungi.

Introduction:

Kingdom Fungi is a group of eukaryotic heterotrophs that reproduce with spores. They may be multicellular or unicellular. They have cell wall made of chitin. Most fungi develop a mycelium, composed of branching interwoven threads called hyphae. Hyphae absorb nutrients and produce reproductive structures.

Answer to Problem 4MI

S. No.	Answer
1	Most are Multicellular
2	Unicellular are called Yeasts

Explanation of Solution

Members of kingdom fungi vary in size, body form and life patterns. They are eukaryotic, Spore-producing organisms with chitinous Walls. They have no chloroplasts and cannot perform photosynthesis. Some fungi are single-celled whereas others are multicellular. Single-celled fungi are called yeast. Some fungi alternate between single-celled yeast and multicellular forms depending on what stage of the life cycle they are in. Multicellular fungi are senate and uninulceate or multinucleate.