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Q1: Which part of a mushroom is primarily responsible for reproduction?
A1: Spores
Q2: What is the primary role of fungi in an ecosystem?
A2: Decomposing organic matter
Q3: Match each fungal structure to its function.
A3: Hyphae - Absorbs nutrients, Cap - Protects spores, Gills - Produces spores
Q4: Which of the following are edible mushrooms?
A4: Portobello, Shiitake, Chanterelle
Q5: Which kingdom do fungi belong to?
A5: Fungi
Q6: Arrange these stages of mushroom growth in order, from earliest to latest.
A6: Spore germination, Mycelium growth, Fruiting body development
Q7: What type of relationship exists between fungi and algae in lichens?
A7: Symbiotic
Q8: What is the main structural component of fungal cell walls?
A8: Chitin
Q9: Which of the following are types of mycorrhizal fungi?
A9: Ectomycorrhizal, Arbuscular, Endomycorrhizal
Q10: Match each fungal type with its characteristic.
A10: Yeasts - Single-celled, Moulds - Filamentous, Mushrooms - Fruiting body
Q11: Which vitamin is commonly produced by mushrooms when exposed to UV light?
A11: Vitamin D
Q12: What is the primary method of nutrition in fungi?
A12: Absorption
Q13: Arrange these fungi from smallest to largest typical size.
A13: Yeast cell, Bread mould, Button mushroom
Q14: Which of these conditions is most important for mushroom growth?
A14: Moisture
Q15: Which mushroom is commonly known as "lion's mane"?
A15: Hericium erinaceus
Q16: What term describes fungi that feed on dead organic matter?
A16: Saprotrophic
Q17: Which fungus is used in the production of blue cheese?
A17: Penicillium roqueforti
Q18: What is the primary purpose of a mushroom's gills?
A18: Producing spores
Q19: Which fungal compound was the first antibiotic discovered?
A19: Penicillin
Q20: What type of reproduction involves fusion of two compatible fungal hyphae?
A20: Conjugation
Q21: Which of these is NOT a common method for identifying mushrooms?
A21: Taste test
