(1) What type of reproduction occurs in mushrooms?
a) Asexual reproduction
b) Sexual reproduction
c) Both asexual and sexual reproduction
d) None of the above
(2) What is the scientific name for the mushroom commonly known as the "magic mushroom"?
a) Agaricus bisporus
b) Psilocybe cubensis
c) Amanita muscaria
d) Pleurotus ostreatus
(3) Which type of mushroom is used in traditional Chinese medicine?
a) Chaga mushroom
b) Morel mushroom
c) Shiitake mushroom
d) Portobello mushroom
(4) What is the primary function of the gills found on the underside of a mushroom cap?
a) To absorb sunlight for photosynthesis
b) To release spores for reproduction
c) To absorb water and nutrients
d) To provide camouflage
(5) Which type of mushroom is known for its medicinal properties, particularly in the treatment of cancer?
a) Oyster mushroom
b) Reishi mushroom
c) Enoki mushroom
d) Cremini mushroom
(6) What is the process called in which mushrooms are grown in a controlled environment, such as a greenhouse or laboratory?
a) Cultivation
b) Foraging
c) Harvesting
d) Wildcrafting
(7) What is the name for the protective layer found on the stem of certain mushrooms?
a) Veil
b) Cap
c) Gills
d) Mycelium
(8) What is the common name for the mushroom species Agaricus bisporus?
a) Morel
b) Portobello
c) Shiitake
d) Button mushroom
(9) What is the name for the symbiotic relationship between certain types of mushrooms and trees?
a) Mycorrhiza
b) Mycotoxins
c) Mycelium
d) Mycoforest
(10) What type of mushroom is known for its use in culinary dishes, particularly in pizza and pasta sauces?
a) Truffle mushroom
b) Porcini mushroom
c) Crimini mushroom
d) Enoki mushroom
Answers:
- b) Sexual reproduction
- b) Psilocybe cubensis
- c) Shiitake mushroom
- b) To release spores for reproduction
- b) Reishi mushroom
- a) Cultivation
- a) Veil
- d) Button mushroom
- a) Mycorrhiza
- c) Crimini mushroom