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Some '''fungi''' you should be aware of: | Some '''fungi''' you should be aware of: | ||
*[[Yeast]] - Used in the production of [[bread]] and [[Alcohol (Drug)|alcohol]]. However, some species cause [[infection]] in [[human]]s. | *[[Yeast]] - Used in the production of [[bread]] and [[Alcohol (Drug)|alcohol]]. However, some species cause [[infection]] in [[human]]s. | ||
| − | * | + | *Mushroom - The fruiting bodies of a larger [[fungus]], most of which are poisonous, but some can be eaten. |
Revision as of 18:24, 7 April 2019
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A fungus can be a multicellular or unicellular organism that is neither plant nor animal.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A fungus can be a multicellular or unicellular organism that contains a nucleus and mitochondria, is surrounded by a cell wall but does not contain any chloroplasts or a permanent vacuole.
About Fungus
- Fungi can reproduce sexually and asexually.
- Fungi reproduce by spreading spores.
- The cell wall of fungal cells is made of chitin, rather than cellulose.
Some fungi you should be aware of: