Chapter 12. 12·13–12·16 Fungi and plants are partners but not close relatives.

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Check your understanding of concepts from 12·13–12·16 Fungi and plants are partners but not close relatives by answering the following questions.

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1. What is significant about the symbiosis between mycorrhizae and the plants known as ghost pipe and garlic mustard?

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B.
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Correct. (See section 12·15 Most plants have fungal symbionts.)
Incorrect. (See section 12·15 Most plants have fungal symbionts.)

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2. You are taking a hike down a forest trail and see the familiar sight of a mushroom on the ground. This visible portion of a fungal body is the structure also referred to as the:

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B.
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D.
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Correct. (See section 12·14 Fungi have some structures in common, but exploit an enormous diversity of habitats.)
Incorrect. (See section 12·14 Fungi have some structures in common, but exploit an enormous diversity of habitats.)

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3. In which of the following ways do fungi benefit plants?

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B.
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D.
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Correct. (See section 12·15 Most plants have fungal symbionts.)
Incorrect. (See section 12·15 Most plants have fungal symbionts.)

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4. Fungal hyphae form an interwoven mass called:

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B.
C.
D.
E.

Correct. (See section 12·14 Fungi have some structures in common, but exploit an enormous diversity of habitats.)
Incorrect. (See section 12·14 Fungi have some structures in common, but exploit an enormous diversity of habitats.)

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5. In the symbiotic relationship that occurs when fungi form lichen, what do the two partners receive from each?

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B.
C.
D.
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Correct. (See section 12·15 Most plants have fungal symbionts.)
Incorrect. (See section 12·15 Most plants have fungal symbionts.)

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