Biology (Mader), 10th Edition

Chapter 22: Fungi Evolution and Diversity

Learning Outcomes

After studying this chapter, you should be able to accomplish the following outcomes.

Evolution and Characteristics of Fungi

1. Compare and contrast fungal and animal heterotrophism.
2. List the five major groups within kingdom Fungi, and describe their divergence from a common ancestor.
3. State what may be surmised about the common ancestor of fungi.
4. Describe the general structure of a fungus.
5. Explain how both sexual and asexual reproduction occurs in fungi.
6. Define dikaryotic and explain how the dikaryotic state fits into the fungal life cycle.

7. Relate the defining characteristics of each of the five major groups of fungi.
8. Summarize the life cycle of a black bread mold.
9. Provide examples of the ecological and economic significance of fungi.
10. Provide examples of human health problems caused by fungi.
11. Summarize the life cycle of a mushroom.

12. Name the two components of a lichen, and list the three types of lichens.
13. Describe the mutualistic relationship between a mycorrhizae and plants.

14. Give examples of how consuming certain fungi can be dangerous for humans.