Putting the "Fun" in Fungus

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Fungi have roots and stems. True False

2. Fungi do not utilize photosynthesis. True False

3. Ergot (a type of fungus which grows on wet rye) causes which serious illness? Measles St. Elmo's Fire The Boogie Woogie Blues St. Anthony's fire

4. Which fungus is considered so delicious that it can cost hundreds of dollars? Stinkhorn fungus That fuzzy, green stuff you find in public restrooms Honey fungus Truffles

5. What do you call a scientist who studies fungi? Mycologist Weirdo Fungologist Botanist

6. Some fungi have a symbiotic relationship with plants. True False

7. One certain type of fungus causes tinea pedis, otherwise known as...? Stink toe Swimmer's ear Potato blight phytoph Athlete's foot

8. There's a fungus which is known in the UK as dead man's fingers. True False

9. Certain types of fungus are deadly poisonous. True False

10. If it weren't for our friends the fungi, our planet would be overrun by dead wood. True False