(c) The diagram shows part of the mycelium of Rhizopus - Leaving Cert Biology - Question c - 2005
Question c
(c) The diagram shows part of the mycelium of Rhizopus.
(i) Identify A, B, C.
(ii) State a function of B.
(iii) State a function of C.
(iv) What term is used to ... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:(c) The diagram shows part of the mycelium of Rhizopus - Leaving Cert Biology - Question c - 2005
Step 1
Identify A, B, C.
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A is the stolon (or hypha), B is the rhizoid, and C is the sporangium.
Step 2
State a function of B.
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B (the rhizoid) anchors the organism to its substrate and aids in absorption by secreting enzymes for digestion.
Step 3
State a function of C.
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C (the sporangium) produces spores, which are essential for reproduction.
Step 4
What term is used to describe the nutrition of Rhizopus? Explain the importance of this type of nutrition in nature.
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Rhizopus is described as heterotrophic or saprotrophic. This type of nutrition is important in nature because it helps decompose organic matter, recycling nutrients in ecosystems and contributing to soil fertility.
Step 5
To what kingdom does Rhizopus belong?
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Rhizopus belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
Step 6
Name another organism that you have studied in your biology course that belongs to the same kingdom as Rhizopus.
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Another organism from the same kingdom is yeast or mushrooms.
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