Tutorial sheet 4: FUNGI

TUTORIAL SHEET 4: FUNGI

1. Define a fungus.

2. Describe the structure and classification of fungi.

3. Explain the following descriptions of fungi.

a. Saprophytes

b. Parasites

4.  Describe the following classifications of Fungi according to morphology, giving examples for each.

a. Yeasts

b. Yeasts like fungi

c. Filamentous fungi (moulds)

d. Dimorphic fungi

5.  Dermatophytes are a type of fungi, explain the 3 genera of dermatophytes.