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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Coenocytic hyphae are also known as
Which of the following endoparasites of humans does show viviparity?
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Fungi which get their food directly from dead organic matter are called?
Tetracycline and penicillins are:
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Asexual spores of fungi are called:
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Mycorrhizae are found in about ______ vascular plants
The Kingdom of recyclers is known as kingdom
The most common example of members of the kingdom fungi is/are:
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Fungi can tolerate pH from
Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the scientific name of a:
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Constricting ring around nematode is formed by
An association between two organisms benefiting both is called
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Yeast reproduces by:
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Fungi which cause thrush in humans:
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Fungi do not contain:
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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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Which one of the following is different from all the rest regarding the number of cells inits body?
Which of the following group represent pathological fungi?
Which of the following component is found in the cell wall of fungi?
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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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Unicellular fungi which is non-hyphal is
The Fungal Cell wall contains:
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Fungi store surplus food in the form of
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Yeasts, the unicellular fungi belongs mostly to the group:
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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
Which of the following fungi is utilized in the baking industry?
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Oyster mushroom is an example of predator fungi which attack on
Type of lichen which tightly attaches to rocks is
The most common example of members of the kingdom fungi is/are:
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In an ecosystem mycorrhizae are an example of:
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The most common example of members of the kingdom fungi is/are:
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The stored food in fungi is usually lipid droplets of:
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Aspergillosis is a fungal infection and occurs only in _______:
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Root like structure in saprotrophic fungi are called
Antibiotics are produced by fungi and certain bacteria of group:
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In rhizopus, zygote forms temporary, dormant, thick-walled resistant structure 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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How many species of fungi are known till now
Fungi whose growth is favored by fire is called:
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According to two kingdom classification fungi were placed in kingdom
A plant disease which is not caused by a fungus is:
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Ecological role of fungi as decomposers is only paralleled by
All of the following are characteristics of kingdom fungi except:
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Lichen is a symbiotic mutualistic association of fungi with
Parasitic fungi absorb nutrients directly from the living host cytoplasm with the help of special hyphal tips called
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:
Drug obtained from fungus used for lowing blood cholesterol is
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Foliose lichen are
The ecological role of fungi as decomposers is paralleled only by
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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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