Introduction to Microbiology Chamberlain university of nursing

Introduction to Microbiology Chamberlain university of nursing Fungi Characteristics - Eukaryotic (have membrane-bound nucleus) Obtain food from other organisms Possess cell walls Include: Molds—multicellular; grow as long filaments; reproduce by sexual and asexual spores Yeasts—unicellular; reproduce asexually by budding; some produce sexual spores. Protozoa - Single-celled eukaryotes Similar to animals in nutrient needs and cellular structure Live freely in water; some live in animal hosts Asexual (mostly) and sexual reproduction Algae - Unicellular (e.g. diatoms) or multicellular (e.g. seaweeds, kelps) Photosynthetic Simple reproductive structures Categorized on the basis of pigmentation