Kingdom Fungi
I. Kingdom Fungi A. Fungi 1. Eukaryotic heterotrophs with cell walls 2. Cell walls made of Chitin
B. Structure and Function 1. Multicellular; except yeasts 2. Contain Hyphae; With or with out cross walls 3. Hyphae tangled into a thick mass of mycelium 4. Fruiting body- reproductive part
C. Reproduction 1.Can be sexual and asexual Asexual: Breaks off and replants or by Spores Sexual: Male and Female parts
D. Classification 1. Common Molds (zygomycetes) A. Zygospores contain zygotes B. Grow on breads, cheese and meat
2. Sac Fungi (ascomycota) A. Largest phylum B. Includes yeasts C. Reproduces by spores from an ascus D. Yeasts reproduce by budding
3. Club Fungi (Basidiomycota) A. Spore bearing called the basidium Found on the gills on the underside of a mushroom
4. Imperfect Fungi (Deuteromycota) A. Do not appear to have sexual reproduction B. Penicillium