Difference between revisions of "Fungus"
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: The [[Cell Wall|cell wall]] of [[Fungal Cell|fungal cells]] is made of [[chitin]], rather than [[cellulose]]. | : The [[Cell Wall|cell wall]] of [[Fungal Cell|fungal cells]] is made of [[chitin]], rather than [[cellulose]]. | ||
Some '''fungi''' you should be aware of: | Some '''fungi''' you should be aware of: | ||
| − | *[[Yeast]] - Used in the production of bread and alcohol. However, some species cause [[infection]] in [[human]]s. | + | *[[Yeast]] - Used in the production of [[bread]] and [[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. | *[[Mushroom]] - The fruiting bodies of a larger [[fungus]], most of which are poisonous, but some can be eaten. | ||
Revision as of 16:22, 4 November 2018
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
- The cell wall of fungal cells is made of chitin, rather than cellulose.
Some fungi you should be aware of: