Question

State two characteristics of fungi.

Answer 1

1. (Network of) hyphae (which form mycelia – the vegetative body);
2. They are Eukaryotic.
3. Cell wall made of Chitin or cellulose
4. Heterotrophic/no chlorophyll/non chloroplasted/saprophytic/parasitic.
5. Food stored as glycogen or oil droplets
6. Reproduce by means of spores/sporulation/budding in yeast.