Which occurs when fungi reproduce asexually?
The new fungi that are produced differ from the parent.
Cells at the tips of hyphae divide to form spores.
The hyphae of two fungi grow together into a new fungus.
Two spores combine their genetic material in a new fungus.
Cells at the tips of hyphae divide to form spores.
Which is a fungus that lives together with a certain algae or bacteria?
fruiting body
lichen
hyphae
spore
lichen
Which describes the spores produced by a fungus?
They are capable of growing wherever they land.
Most never survive to produce new fungi.
Each fungus produces only a few spores.
Spores have no protection as they are carried by wind.
They are capable of growing wherever they land.
Many fungi are decomposers, which means they feed off _____.
dead organisms
certain bacteria
tree bark
other fungi
dead organisms
Which describes how fungi help plants grow?
The hyphae of fungi absorb water and nutrients the plant can use.
The plant’s roots spread out underground and are cleaned by the fungi.
The fungi give food to the plants, which eventually kills the fungi.
The fungi feed on the food the plant produces, stunting the plant’s growth.
The hyphae of fungi absorb water and nutrients the plant can use.
The correct answer is "Cells at the tips of hyphae divide to form spores." When fungi reproduce asexually, they can form spores. To understand why this is the correct answer, let's break down the other options:
1. "The new fungi that are produced differ from the parent." This statement does not specifically pertain to asexual reproduction in fungi. It can apply to both asexual and sexual reproduction, as offspring can vary from their parents in either case.
2. "The hyphae of two fungi grow together into a new fungus." This describes a process called plasmogamy, which occurs during sexual reproduction in fungi when two hyphae fuse together. It does not relate to asexual reproduction.
3. "Two spores combine their genetic material in a new fungus." This describes a process known as sexual reproduction, where genetic material from two parent organisms combines to create offspring. It does not relate to asexual reproduction.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Cells at the tips of hyphae divide to form spores." This is a type of asexual reproduction called spore formation or fragmentation, where cells at the tips of fungal hyphae divide and develop into new spores. These spores are genetically identical or very similar to the parent fungus, meaning there is no exchange or combination of genetic material from two organisms.