Fungi
Fungi: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Parasite, Symbiosis, Fungi, Mycorrhiza, Saprophytes, Heterotrophs, Classification of Fungi, Agaricus, Hyphae, Mycelium, Economic Importance of Fungi, Fungal Diseases, Tikka Disease of Groundnut and, Coenocytic Mycelium
Important Questions on Fungi


Basidiomycetes is one of the classification of fungi based on the formation of


Which of the following feeds on dead and decaying organic matter?


Unscramble the letters given in the bracket to find the word that describes the following.
The causative microorganism for the tikka disease of the groundnut. (IFGUN)

_____ disease is a very serious disease of groundnut that is characterised by leaf spots.

Choose the mode of transmission of tikka disease of groundnut.




Long, thin thread-like filaments in moulds are called mycelium.

_____ is a branching filamentous structure of a fungus.


State whether the following statement is true or false and explain your statement.
The cell wall of fungi is made up of chitin.




Animals that depend on other animals for their food are called _____. (Herbivores/ Parasites/ Insects)
