Question

Identify structures found in fungi. Check all that apply.

produce spores

contain pseudopods

contain hyphae

contain a fruiting body.

Answer 1

- produce spores — Yes. Most fungi reproduce by spores (sexual or asexual).
- contain pseudopods — No. Pseudopods are temporary extensions of the cytoplasm found in some protists (e.g., amoebae), not fungi.
- contain hyphae — Yes. Many fungi are filamentous and composed of hyphae.
- contain a fruiting body — Yes. Many fungi form fruiting bodies (e.g., mushrooms, sporocarps) that bear spores.