Here are the answers to your homework questions, broken down by section.
1. Complete the information about The Fungi kingdom
Left Column (Blue Cheese):
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Which type of living thing can you see around...: Mold
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Which kingdom does it belong to?: Fungi
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Is it unicellular or multicellular?: Multicellular
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Is it beneficial or harmful?: Beneficial (It is used to make cheese)
Right Column (Wall Mold):
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Which type of living thing can you see around...: Mold
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Which kingdom does it belong to?: Fungi
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Is it unicellular or multicellular?: Multicellular
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Is it beneficial or harmful?: Harmful (It damages buildings and can cause allergies)
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2. Label with the name of the parts of a mushroom
Labels:
* Top box pointing to the cap:
Cap
* Box pointing to the stem:
Stalk (or Stipe)
* Box pointing to the ring on the stem:
Ring
* Box pointing to the lines under the cap:
Gills
Questions:
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-Why is so important to identify mushrooms correctly?
Because some mushrooms are poisonous and can make you very sick or even kill you if you eat them. You must know which ones are safe.
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-Is a mushroom a fungus or is it only the visible part of a fungus?
It is only the visible part. The main body of the fungus lives underground in threads called mycelium.
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3. Complete
Fill in the blanks:
Protists include two very different types of organisms:
Algae and
Protozoa.
Table Completion:
| | Multicellular | Unicellular | Live in aquatic environments | Make their own food | Feed on other organisms | Some can cause diseases | Are nutritious and used as fertilizer and to produce cosmetics. |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: |
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Algae | x | x |
x |
x | | |
x |
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Protozoa | | x |
x | |
x |
x | |
*(Note: "x" marks where the statement is true for that organism)*
Final Answer:
1. Fungi Table:
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Left Image: Mold, Fungi, Multicellular, Beneficial.
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Right Image: Mold, Fungi, Multicellular, Harmful.
2. Mushroom Parts & Questions:
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Parts: Cap, Gills, Ring, Stalk.
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Importance: To avoid eating poisonous ones.
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Definition: It is only the visible reproductive part; the rest is underground.
3. Protists:
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Blanks: Algae and Protozoa.
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Algae Row Checks: Live in aquatic environments, Make their own food, Used for fertilizer/cosmetics.
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Protozoa Row Checks: Live in aquatic environments, Feed on other organisms, Some cause diseases.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of protozoa worksheet.
