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Fungi

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Kingdom Fungi Most are ? Multicellular Some are unicellular like yeast
Mycology? The study of fungi
Mycologist? The person who studies fungi
Macroscopic fungi? Mushrooms puff ball gill fungi
Microscopic fungi? Molds and yeast (Disease causing)
Fungal nutrition? Heterotrophs absorb nutrients from plants or other substrates (Things they grow on)
Classifications by nutrition? (3) Saprophytic Parasitic Symbotic
Saprophytic? Obtain nutrition by feeding on DEAD organic materials
Parasitic? Obtain nutrition by LIVING on other LIVING organisms like plants or animals
Symbiotic? Species LIVING TOGETHER in which both benefit AKA mutualism
(fungal structure) Fruiting body? Contains spores which are dispersed for reproduction
(fungal structure) Hyphae? Long thread like cells found filamentous fungi or molds (strings) Pseudohyphae- Chains of yeast
(fungal structure) Mycelium? Woven intertwining mass of hyphae that makes up the body or colony of a mold
(fungal structure) Septa? Hyphae Divided into segments
(fungal structure) Spores Fungal reproductive bodies
(fungal structure) Fungal cell wall is composed mainly of? Glucans, chitin and glycoproteins
(fungal structure) chitin? Considered undigestible by humans
(fungal structure) Ergosterol? Similar to cholesterol in humans
(Fungal reproduction) Vegetative reproduction? By budding fission and fragmentation
(Fungal reproduction) Asexual reproduction? Involves spores called sporangiospores (sac fungi, truffles & yeast) Will look like a clone
(Fungal reproduction) Sexual reproduction? Involves basidiospores (Mushrooms Rust etc)
Pathogenic fungi? Infection occurs through accidental Contact Primary pathogens sicken healthy person Opportunistic pathogens attack people who are already weakened in some way
Other medical conditions caused by fungi? allergies Neurological conditions due to toxin production
Negative industrial impact? 40% of the fruit crop each year is consumed by fungi Many species are pathogenic to corn and grain
Positive industrial impact? Essential in decomposing organic matter and returning a central minerals to soil Production of antibiotics alcohol organic acids and vitamins
Alexander Fleming? Discovered penicillin
(Common fungal diseases) Athlete's foot? Tinea Pettis Often starts between the toes Scaly red rash that can also have blisters and ulcers
(Common fungal diseases) Jock itch? Tinea Cruris Found on genitals, Inner thighs and buttocks Rash Athletes are most likely to get it because they sweat
(Common fungal diseases) Ringworm? Tinea Corporis or Tinea Capitis Starts as flat scaly area on the skin Maybe red and itchy sometimes with bumps
(Common fungal diseases) Barbers itch? Tinea barbae The infection of skin, hair and hair follicles
(Common fungal diseases) Most common fungal infection of humans? Candidiasis Candida Albicans Normally found in small amounts in intestines mouth and skin Overgrown becomes problematic
(Common fungal diseases) Oral Candidiasis Is often called? Thrush
(Common fungal diseases) Factors that can lead to overgrowth? (7) Taking antibiotics Eating a diet high in sugar and refined carbs High alcohol intake Weakened immune system Oral contraceptives High stress levels Diabetes
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