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Fungi Friends and Foes Clicker/Quiz Questions

Test 1 Which organisms are most closely related to the Fungi? Flies and Humans (animals) Out of the 1.5 to 5.1 million fungi estimated to inhabit our planet, approximately what percent have been described? Less than 10% What is the most common form of spore dispersal? Wind Late blight of potato is caused by: Phytophthora infestans

Test 2 What is the biggest concern with Laurel Wilt? Avocado industry in Florida Rust fungi are obligate biotrophs, which means? They require a living plant host for nutrition Coffee plants that are resistant to rust are available but the quality of the beans is not as good. True An alternative host for soybean rust is? Kudzu, clover, and peas The alternate host of soybean rust is? Unknown Four different plant species in Australia are threatened with imminent extinction due to myrtle rust. True Myrtle rust is a major concern in Australia because? There are at least 358 Australian hosts already identified, the myrtaceae play very important roles in ecosystems, and it moves by airborne spores, so there is no easy way to stop it from spreading Clariceps purpurea causes… condition known as st. anthonys fire, salem witch trials, peoples limbs to fall off The most carcinogenic compound made by a living organism is Aflatoxin Which of the following medicinal compounds is not fungal in origin? Streptomycin

Test 3 Which of the following fungal diseases is called Valley Fever and is caused by what most consider to be the most virulent fungus to humans? Coccidioidomycosis

The effects of indoor mold on human health are well understodd. False

Test 4 The most valuable $$$ edible is Truffle 95% of mushroom fatalities come from the genus Amanita Button mushroom is easy to grow False White rot fungi degrade which compound first? Lignin...