Kingdom Fungi Exploration
A Grade 7 science worksheet exploring the characteristics, types, and importance of organisms in the Kingdom Fungi.
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Kingdom Fungi Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of Kingdom Fungi.
1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of organisms in Kingdom Fungi?
They are eukaryotes.
They are photosynthetic.
They have cell walls made of chitin.
They are heterotrophic.
2. The main body of a fungus, which is usually hidden underground or within a food source, is called the:
Cap
Gills
Mycelium
Stalk
3. Fungi reproduce using tiny reproductive cells called .
4. Organisms that break down dead organic matter are called .
5. Observe the diagram below. Label the parts of the mushroom.
A:
B:
C:
D:
6. Explain the ecological role of fungi as decomposers.
7. All fungi are harmful to humans.
True
False
8. Yeast is a type of fungus used in baking.
True
False
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
9. The thread-like structures that make up the mycelium of a fungus are called .
10. The cell walls of fungi are primarily composed of a strong polysaccharide called .