Freshwater Fungi

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of freshwater fungi?

  1. Microscopic in size

  2. Saprophytic or parasitic lifestyle

  3. Found in marine environments

  4. Form symbiotic relationships with plants


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Freshwater fungi are typically found in freshwater habitats, not marine environments.

What is the primary role of freshwater fungi in aquatic ecosystems?

  1. Decomposers of organic matter

  2. Producers of oxygen

  3. Primary consumers in food webs

  4. Nitrogen fixers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Freshwater fungi play a crucial role in breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients in aquatic ecosystems.

Which group of freshwater fungi is known for forming symbiotic relationships with plants?

  1. Chytrids

  2. Zygomycetes

  3. Ascomycetes

  4. Basidiomycetes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ascomycetes, such as the genus Glomus, form mycorrhizal associations with plant roots, enhancing nutrient uptake and providing mutual benefits.

What is the ecological significance of freshwater fungi in nutrient cycling?

  1. They release nitrogen into the atmosphere

  2. They convert organic matter into inorganic forms

  3. They fix atmospheric nitrogen

  4. They absorb nutrients from the soil


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Freshwater fungi play a vital role in nutrient cycling by breaking down organic matter and releasing essential nutrients back into the ecosystem.

Which of the following is an example of a parasitic freshwater fungus?

  1. Saprolegnia

  2. Penicillium

  3. Aspergillus

  4. Rhizopus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saprolegnia is a genus of parasitic freshwater fungi that can infect fish and other aquatic organisms, causing diseases like saprolegniosis.

What is the primary mode of reproduction in freshwater fungi?

  1. Sexual reproduction

  2. Asexual reproduction

  3. Both sexual and asexual reproduction

  4. Fragmentation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Freshwater fungi can reproduce both sexually and asexually, depending on the species and environmental conditions.

Which of the following is an example of a freshwater fungus that forms fruiting bodies?

  1. Candida

  2. Mucor

  3. Agaricus

  4. Trametes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Trametes is a genus of freshwater fungi that produces distinctive fruiting bodies, commonly known as polypores or shelf fungi.

What is the ecological significance of freshwater fungi in aquatic food webs?

  1. They serve as primary producers

  2. They are top predators

  3. They decompose organic matter

  4. They are herbivores


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Freshwater fungi play a crucial role in aquatic food webs by breaking down organic matter and making it available to other organisms.

Which group of freshwater fungi is known for producing antibiotics?

  1. Chytrids

  2. Zygomycetes

  3. Ascomycetes

  4. Basidiomycetes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ascomycetes, such as the genus Penicillium, are known for producing antibiotics, which have significant implications in medicine and biotechnology.

What is the primary habitat of freshwater fungi?

  1. Marine environments

  2. Freshwater ecosystems

  3. Terrestrial ecosystems

  4. Extreme environments


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Freshwater fungi are primarily found in freshwater habitats, including lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands.

Which of the following is an example of a freshwater fungus that forms hyphae?

  1. Candida

  2. Mucor

  3. Agaricus

  4. Trametes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mucor is a genus of freshwater fungi that produces hyphae, which are thread-like structures that form the mycelium.

What is the ecological significance of freshwater fungi in bioremediation?

  1. They can degrade pollutants

  2. They can fix nitrogen

  3. They can produce antibiotics

  4. They can absorb heavy metals


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Freshwater fungi have the ability to degrade various pollutants, making them potential candidates for bioremediation efforts.

Which group of freshwater fungi is known for forming asexual spores?

  1. Chytrids

  2. Zygomycetes

  3. Ascomycetes

  4. Basidiomycetes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Zygomycetes, such as the genus Rhizopus, are known for producing asexual spores, which are important for dispersal and reproduction.

What is the primary mode of nutrition in freshwater fungi?

  1. Photosynthesis

  2. Saprophytic absorption

  3. Parasitic absorption

  4. Chemosynthesis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Freshwater fungi primarily obtain nutrients through saprophytic absorption, breaking down organic matter and absorbing nutrients.

Which of the following is an example of a freshwater fungus that forms zygospores?

  1. Candida

  2. Mucor

  3. Agaricus

  4. Trametes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mucor is a genus of freshwater fungi that produces zygospores, which are sexual spores formed during reproduction.

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