1. What are the fungal cell walls made of? How does this differ from plants?
2. In terms of energy, why is fungi more animal-like than plant-like?
3. How does fungi play an important role in human's daily lives?
4. What is the benefit of septa in fungi?
5. You have a loaf of bread on your counter, that over time develops a white or light green layer of mold. What is the mold? What causes it, and why does it spread so quickly?
6. Why do mushrooms continue to grow in the same areas, even after they are picked and removed?
7. Compare and contrast spores versus seeds in regards to nutritional requirements and dispersal methods.
8. What is the difference between spore production in Basidiomycota and Ascomycota?