1. In certain parasitic fungi a hook like structure is formed at the point of contact with the host known as __________
a) Haustoria
b) Appresorium
c) Hold fast
d) Hook
Discussion
Explanation: Appresorium is the hook like structure formed at the point of contact with the host. It is observed in parasitic fungi
2. Fungi which grow on dung are termed as __________
a) Coprophilous
b) Terricolous
c) Sacxicolous
d) Saxiphilous
Discussion
Explanation: Some variety of fungi grows on dung. These are known as Coprophilus.
3. The fruiting body of Aspergillus is called _______
a) Apothecium
b) Perithecium
c) Cleistothecium
d) Hypanthodium
Discussion
Explanation: Cleistothecium is the fruiting body of Aspergillus. They are responsible for reproduction.
4. All fungi are ______
a) Autrophs
b) Saprophytes
c) Parasites
d) Heterotrophs
Discussion
Explanation: It has been found that all fungi are Heterotrophs. They derive its nutritional requirements from complex organic substances
5. One of the common fungal diseases of man is __________
a) Cholera
b) Plague
c) Ringworm
d) Typhoid
Discussion
Explanation: Ringworm is a fungal disease. Cholera, Plague and ringworm are not fungal diseases
6. Aflatoxin is produced by ________
a) Bacteria
b) Virus
c) Fungi
d) Nematode
Discussion
Explanation: Aflatoxins are toxins produced by certain fungi that are found on agricultural crops such as maize (corn), peanuts, cottonseed, and tree nuts
7. Yeast is unlike bacteria in being __________
a) Unicellular
b) Multicellular
c) Prokaryotic
d) Eukaryotic
Discussion
Explanation: While bacteria can be prokaryotic. Yeasts are Eukaryotic organisms.
8. “Perfect stage” of a fungus means __________
a) When the fungus is perfectly healthy
b) When it reproduces asexually
c) When it forms perfect sexual spores
d) When form no spores
Discussion
Explanation: Fungus undergoes reproduction. Formation of perfect sexual spores can also be termed as “Perfect stage” of fungus
9. Soft fats in milk fat are __________
a) Lauric & Stearic
b) Capric & Lauric
c) Oleic & Butyric
d) Oleic & Lauric
Discussion
Explanation: That pinchable fat, also known as subcutaneous fat, acts as insulation and a source of energy for your body. Oleic and butyric are soft fat in milk.
10. Principal protein in milk is ___________
a) Albumin
b) Lactalbumin
c) Casein
d) Lactoglobulin
Discussion
Explanation: Proteins are the building blocks of human body. Principal protein present in milk is Casein.