Asked by Sonia Torres on May 02, 2024
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Groups of fungal filaments are collectively called ____.
A) mycelia
B) hyphae
C) mycorrhizae
D) asci
E) yeast
Fungal Filaments
The thread-like structures, or hyphae, that make up the mycelium of a fungus.
Mycelia
The vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a mass of branching, thread-like hyphae, often found underground.
Hyphae
The long, branching filamentous structures of a fungus, which form the mycelium that is considered the vegetative part of the fungus.
- Comprehend the fundamental organization and role of fungi, along with their reproductive formations.
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Hadia KhalilMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Mycelia are composed of hyphae, which are the individual and branching filaments of fungi. Mycelia can grow to be quite large and are involved in absorbing nutrients from their environment. Mycorrhizae are associations between fungi and plant roots, and asci are specialized reproductive structures found in certain types of fungi. Yeast are single-celled fungi.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the fundamental organization and role of fungi, along with their reproductive formations.