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Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Mycology

The Fascinating Role of Mycelium in Soil Health and Beyond: A Comprehensive Guide

mycelium a mass of tangled interwoven hyphae that form a body of fungus Mycelium is the vegetative part of a fungus that typically consists of a mass...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Mycology

Three Types of Hyphae in Fungi: Functions and Characteristics

3 types of hyphae reproductive, feeding or anchoring, connection. Fungi, which are eukaryotic organisms, possess a filamentous network of cells called hyphae that carry out various activities...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Mycology

The Diversity of Heterotrophs and Their Significance in Ecosystems: Exploring the Two Categories and Their Role in the Food Chain and Nutrient Recycling

heterotrophs all fungi are this Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce organic compounds or energy independently, and as a result, they rely on obtaining these resources from...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Mycology

Mastering the Science of Absorption: Implications for Drug Delivery and Nutrient Intake

absorption how fungi obtain their food by producing enzymes in hyphae to help dissolve complex organics Absorption refers to the process by which molecules or particles are...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Mycology

Unleashing the Ecological Significance and Diversity of Fungi in the Natural World

Fungi Most commonly associated with infection in humans •Yeasts- single celled budding forms of a fungus-yeast can infect areas of the body such as: •mouth/vagina/underarms/skin folds: Candida...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Mycology

Mycelium: Understanding the Eukaryotic Cells Composition of Fungal Growth

Are mycelium eukaryotic or prokaryotic? eukaryotic Mycelium is typically composed of eukaryotic cells. Eukaryotic organisms are those whose cells contain a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles within...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Mycology

A Closer Look at Fungal Cell Walls: The Crucial Role of Chitin in Fungal Ecology and Success

what is fungi cell wall made of? chitin, which is a polysaccharide The cell walls of fungi are composed of chitin, a complex polysaccharide made up of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Mycology

Understanding the Composition and Role of Fungal Cell Membranes: The Importance of Ergosterol and Polysaccharides.

what does fungi cell membrane contain? ergosterol The cell membrane of fungi contains typical components found in most cell membranes, such as phospholipids, proteins, and sterols. However,...