Fungus And Parasites Quiz

Fungi and Parasites Quiz

1. What is the primary role of fungi in ecosystems?

Choose an answer A) Producers B) Decomposers C) Consumers

2. What do mycorrhizal fungi do?

Choose an answer A) Cause diseases in plants B) Enhance nutrient absorption for plants C) Decompose organic matter

3. What type of relationship do lichens represent?

Choose an answer A) Parasitic B) Symbiotic C) Competitive

4. Which of the following is a fungal pathogen that affects humans?

Choose an answer A) Penicillium B) Mycorrhiza C) Ringworm

5. Which of these is an example of a protozoan parasite?

Choose an answer A) Plasmodium B) Roundworm C) Flea

6. What is a common disease caused by the protozoan parasite Plasmodium?

Choose an answer A) Giardiasis B) Malaria C) Sleeping sickness

7. How do parasites like Trypanosoma brucei evade the host's immune system?

Choose an answer A) By hiding inside cells B) By changing their surface proteins C) By producing toxins

8. What is the role of decomposers in ecosystems?

Choose an answer A) Producing food B) Breaking down dead organic matter C) Consuming other organisms

9. Which of these is an example of an ectoparasite?

Choose an answer A) Tapeworm B) Flea C) Plasmodium

10. How do fungi contribute to the biotechnology industry?

Choose an answer A) By causing diseases B) By enhancing soil nutrients C) By producing enzymes and bioactive compounds

Your score will appear here.