Algae, Fungi and Lichens - Question Bank
1. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae)?
2. The 'rock-like' appearance of certain lichens is characteristic of the:
3. Fungi play a crucial ecological role primarily as:
4. Which group of fungi includes yeasts and molds?
5. The term 'phycobiont' refers to the:
6. Which is a key difference between algae and fungi?
7. Alginic acid, used as a thickening agent, is extracted from:
8. Which of the following is NOT a type of lichen morphology?
9. What is the primary function of the mycelium in fungi?
10. Which algae are known for their significant contribution to oxygen production in the Earth's atmosphere?
11. The study of lichens is called:
12. The study of algae is called:
13. The study of fungi is called:
14. Which type of lichen resembles small shrubs or hangs down like a beard?
15. Which type of lichen has a leaf-like structure with upper and lower surfaces, often lobed?
16. Which type of lichen grows very tightly attached to the substrate, appearing as a flat, continuous layer?
17. The reproductive structures of many fungi, like mushrooms, are called:
18. Which of the following is a well-known example of a mold?
19. Which pigment is characteristic of brown algae (Phaeophyceae)?
20. Which pigment is characteristic of red algae (Rhodophyceae)?
21. The symbiotic relationship in lichens benefits the algal partner by providing:
22. The symbiotic relationship in lichens benefits the fungal partner by providing:
23. Yeasts are unicellular fungi that reproduce primarily through:
24. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of fungi regarding their mode of nutrition?
25. Kelp, a large type of seaweed, belongs to which group of algae?
26. The 'sea lettuce' is a common example of which group of algae?
27. Which group of algae includes Chlamydomonas and Spirogyra?
28. What is the term for the photosynthetic partner in a lichen?
29. What is the term for the fungal partner in a lichen?
30. The crusty, leaf-like, and shrubby forms of lichens are classified as:
31. Lichens are often used as bioindicators because they are highly sensitive to:
32. Which part of the lichen is typically responsible for anchorage and absorption of water and minerals?
33. In a lichen, which partner provides carbohydrates through photosynthesis?
34. Lichens are composite organisms formed by a symbiotic association between:
35. Penicillin, an important antibiotic, is derived from a species of:
36. What is the primary role of spores in the life cycle of fungi?
37. The powdery mildew that affects plants is caused by a type of:
38. Which type of fungi are known for their symbiotic relationship with plant roots, enhancing nutrient uptake?
39. Fungi obtain nutrients by:
40. What is the complex carbohydrate that forms the main structural component of fungal cell walls?
41. The vegetative body of most fungi consists of thread-like structures called:
42. Which of the following is a defining characteristic of fungi?
43. Agar, a gelatinous substance used in laboratories and food industries, is derived from:
44. What is the main storage carbohydrate in green algae (Chlorophyceae)?
45. Which type of algae is responsible for the 'red tide' phenomenon?
46. The cell walls of diatoms are primarily composed of:
47. Which group of algae is known for its multicellular, complex structures resembling plants, often found in marine environments?
48. In which aquatic environment are algae predominantly found?
49. What is the primary pigment responsible for the green color in most algae?
50. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of algae?