The Dung-Inhabiting Pilobolus Fungus Is __________, and Can Catapult Sporangia

question 11

Multiple Choice

The dung-inhabiting Pilobolus fungus is __________, and can catapult sporangia up to 8 meters (26 feet) away from the dung pile where they are growing.

• A) moisture sensitive
• B) temperature sensitive
• C) sensitive to grazing animals
• D) light sensitive
• E) dangerous

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Definitions:

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, based on limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Neuron Theory

The principle that the nervous system is made up of discrete individual cells called neurons, which are the fundamental units of the brain and nervous system.

Axon Hillock

The conical structure at the junction between the axon and the neuron cell body where action potentials are generated.

Neural Bridge

A connection formed between different parts of the nervous system to facilitate communication or signal transmission.