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What kingdom is Oomycota in?

Ans: stramenopila



What disease caused the irish potato famine?

Ans: late blight of potato caused by the Oomycete
Phytophtora infestans



Oomycetes are true fungi

Ans: False



What are Oomycetes cell walls made of?

Ans: Cellulose



Are Oomycetes haploid or diploid?

Ans: Diploid



Do Oomycetes have septa?

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Ans: No



Oomycetes are derived from algae not fungi

Ans: True



In the 1840s half the population depended on potatoes
to survive

Ans: True



How many potatoes did the typical Irish family consume
per week?

Ans: 250 pounds a week, 6 lbs a day



What does the word "blight" mean?

Ans: a plant disease, typically one caused by fungi such
as mildews, rusts, and smuts.



How long did the potato famine last?

Ans: 15 years



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How many people died from the famine?

Ans: One million



Anton de Bary

Ans: proved late blight was caused by a fungus in 1861



What was the fungus called?

Ans: Phytophthora infestans



How did the fungus target the plants

Ans: 1. zoospores propelled by 2 flagella and can swim
inches
2. enzymes secreted kills plant tissue



How many Americans are from Irish decent?

Ans: 36.9 million (11.9 %)



Outbreak in Germany 1914




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