Biology 106 Dr. Dudash

Study Questions Fall 1999

Study Questions Set #9 - Handed out November 29, 1999.

Due: In Lab the following week.

All answers MUST be TYPED unless mathematical computation is needed.

Use no more than one of a page of single spaced typed text.

Please answer 3 of the following questions:

1. Draw a fungus and label a hyphae, mycelium and septa.

2. What major traits separate the Chytridiomycota, Zygomycota, Ascomycota, and Basidiomycota? Describe how they differ and provide an example of each.

3. What is the significance of the dikaryon stage in fungi?

4. What is the single most important factor in understanding the evolution of body plans in animals? Please explain why.

5. How do the 3 basic body plans differ in animals and provide an example of each?

6. Discuss the 7 major evolutionary advances in the animal kingdom and provide an example of each.