Question

 

1. Describe the key components of prokaryotes and what Domain they are in. How do prokaryotes reproduce?

2. Describe the three main fungal groups. Use examples for each.

Answer 1

1.

• Key components are:    a) unicellular organisms

                                        b) lack membrane-bound organelles

                                        c) lack nucleus.

• Prokaryotes are found in both Archaea and Bacteria domain.
• These cells reproduce by binary fission process.

2. Fungi are classified by appearance and their reproductive structures.

a) Zygomycota (Sporangium fungi) - reproduces by spores in the Sporangia (structures found on the tips of hyphae that make spores) EX: Bread Mold

b) Basidiomycota (Club fungi) - have a club-shaped part which produces the spores     EX : Mushrooms

c) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) - produce spores in sac-like structures EX: yeasts