Slide 1CELLS Cell Theory, Microscopy, Prokaryotes Slide 2 CELL THEORY 1.All living things are composed of cells and cell products. 2.New cells are formed only by the division…

Slide 1Biological Invasions: a threat to California Ecosystems Taught by Dr. Matteo Garbelotto –[email protected]@berkeley.edu –Office: Third floor Hilgard…

Slide 1Fungi Slide 2 Overview Fungi are eukaryotes Most are multicellular Differ from other eukaryotes in nutritional mode, structural organization, growth & reproduction…

Slide 1Introduction to the Fungi Slide 2 Learning Objectives and Disclosure Information Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be able to: Set up a sampling…

Slide 1 Introduction to mycology Slide 2 2 Fungi-Eucaryotes Eucaryotic cells with characteristic organelles No chloroplasts Thick cell wall, mostly carbohydrate  Cellulose…

Slide 1 How can a fungus digest food without a digestive system? Slide 2 Digesting OUTSIDE the Body Fungi can break down polymers (large organic molecules) OUTSIDE their…

Slide 1 Lab #4 Fungi Slide 2 The Kingdom Fungi unicellular (yeasts) to multicellular, heterotrophic organisms – absorption of nutrients obtained by digesting organic matter…

Slide 1 KOH SMEAR D. M. M. Lab. Slide 2 KOH Smear Aim of the test Treatment of KOH allows rapid observation of fungal elements because it digests protein debris and clears…

Slide 1Molds, mildews, & mushrooms An introduction to fungi Slide 2 Fungi Large monophyletic Kingdom – –Ca. 98,000 species described –Estimated to be 1.5 million…

Slide 1 Lab 2 Slide 2 Name the Kingdom covered in Lab 2 Fungi Slide 3 Multicellular fungi are composed of filaments called Hyphae Masses of hyphae are referred to as Mycelium…