Biology Chapter 8 – Kingdom Fungi (Class 11) for FSC & Entry Test Preparation
Chapter 8, Kingdom Fungi, is an important topic for Class 11 students preparing for FSC board exams and medical/engineering entry tests like MDCAT, NUMS, AKU, NUST, ECAT, and UET. This chapter explains eukaryotic, heterotrophic organisms that play crucial roles in decomposition, nutrient cycling, and biotechnology. Understanding fungi is essential for grasping ecological relationships and industrial applications.
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An association in which fungal hyphae penetrate the outer cells of the plant root forming coils swellings and minute branches and also extend out into surrounding soil is called:
The most common example of members of the kingdom fungi is/are:
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Parasitic fungi absorbs nutrients directly from the living host with the help of special hyphae tips called _______.
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The fungus which provides a chemotherapeutic agent that is used to inhibit fungal growth is called
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Oyster mushroom is an example of predator fungi which attack on
Which of the following endoparasites of humans does show viviparity?
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Mycorrhizae are found in about ______ vascular plants
The ecological role of fungi as decomposers is paralleled only by
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Lichen is a symbiotic mutualistic association of fungi with
Fungi which get their food directly from dead organic matter are called?
According to two kingdom classification fungi were placed in kingdom
In rhizopus, zygote forms temporary, dormant, thick-walled resistant structure called:
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How many species of fungi are known till now
Ecological role of fungi as decomposers is only paralleled by
Parasitic fungi absorb nutrients directly from the living host cytoplasm with the help of special hyphal tips called
Fungi can tolerate pH from
Which of the following fungi is utilized in the baking industry?
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Type of lichen which tightly attaches to rocks is
Constricting ring around nematode is formed by
The Kingdom of recyclers is known as kingdom
The Fungal Cell wall contains:
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The most common example of members of the kingdom fungi is/are:
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Aspergillosis is a fungal infection and occurs only in _______:
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Coenocytic hyphae are also known as
All of the following are characteristics of kingdom fungi except:
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Which of the following group represent pathological fungi?
Which one of the following is different from all the rest regarding the number of cells inits body?
Root like structure in saprotrophic fungi are called
The most common example of members of the kingdom fungi is/are:
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A plant disease which is not caused by a fungus is:
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Those fungi which can grow only on their living host and cannot be grown on available defined growth culture medium e.g. various mildews and most rust species are called?
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Yeast reproduces by:
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In an ecosystem mycorrhizae are an example of:
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Fungi which cause thrush in humans:
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Foliose lichen are
Which of the following component is found in the cell wall of fungi?
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Asexual spores of fungi are called:
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Drug obtained from fungus used for lowing blood cholesterol is
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Fungi do not contain:
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Those fungi which can grow only on their living host and cannot be grown on available defined growth culture medium e.g. various mildews and most rust species are called
An association between two organisms benefiting both is called
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Tetracycline and penicillins are:
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Fungi store surplus food in the form of
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Fungi whose growth is favored by fire is called:
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Yeasts, the unicellular fungi belongs mostly to the group:
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The stored food in fungi is usually lipid droplets of:
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Unicellular fungi which is non-hyphal is
Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the scientific name of a:
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Antibiotics are produced by fungi and certain bacteria of group:
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Key Concepts about Kingdom Fungi
The chapter covers the characteristics of fungi, explaining that they are eukaryotic, heterotrophic, mostly multicellular organisms with cell walls made of chitin. It discusses the classification of fungi into major groups such as Zygomycota, Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, and Chytridiomycota. The chapter also explains their nutrition, including saprophytic, parasitic, and mutualistic relationships such as mycorrhizae and lichens. Reproduction is covered in detail, including both asexual methods like spore formation and budding, as well as sexual reproduction. Finally, the ecological and economic significance of fungi is highlighted, showing their roles in decomposition, antibiotics, food production, and fermentation. Each concept is explained with examples, features, and significance in living organisms and ecosystems. These concepts are highly important for FSC board exams and entry tests like MDCAT, NUMS, AKU, and NUST.
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Mastery of Kingdom Fungi helps students understand ecological balance, microbial diversity, and industrial applications. PLS Academy provides practice questions, solved past papers, and chapter-wise MCQs to help students revise these topics effectively. Regular study of this chapter improves problem-solving skills, conceptual clarity, and exam performance, ensuring students are well-prepared for both board exams and competitive entry tests.
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