Fungi Quiz - CBSE Class 8 Science

Free practice quiz: Fungi (CBSE Class 8 Science). 17 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 8 Science practice quiz has 17 multiple-choice questions on Fungi, and 17 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What type of organism are fungi classified as?

   1. Plants
   2. Animals
   3. Protists
   4. Eukaryotes
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   Answer: D. Eukaryotes

   Fungi are classified as eukaryotic organisms because they have complex cells with a nucleus.

2. What is the primary role of fungi in ecosystems?

   1. Producer
   2. Consumer
   3. Decomposer
   4. Predator
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   Answer: C. Decomposer

   Fungi help decompose organic material, returning essential nutrients to the soil.

3. Which process do fungi primarily use to obtain food?

   1. Photosynthesis
   2. Absorption
   3. Ingestion
   4. Digestion
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   Answer: B. Absorption

   Fungi release enzymes into their environment to break down organic material and absorb the nutrients.

4. What type of reproduction occurs in fungi when conditions are favorable?

   1. Asexual reproduction
   2. Sexual reproduction
   3. Binary fission
   4. Budding
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   Answer: A. Asexual reproduction

   Under favorable conditions, fungi typically reproduce asexually through spores or budding.

5. What is the name of the structure through which fungi release spores?

   1. Hyphal tip
   2. Cap
   3. Basidium
   4. Spore capsule
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   Answer: C. Basidium

   Basidia are specialized structures in certain fungi that produce and release spores.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which of the following is a common characteristic of fungi?
2. Which part of the fungus is typically responsible for reproduction?
3. Which of the following fungi is used in the production of antibiotics?
4. What are the thread-like structures that make up the body of a fungus called?
5. Which type of fungi can cause infections in humans?
6. Which of the following is not a beneficial use of fungi?
7. What is a mycorrhiza?
8. Which of the following is true about fungi?
9. What role do fungi play in food webs?
10. Which fungal organism is used in baking and brewing?
11. Which statement best describes the relationship between fungi and their environment?
12. In what way can fungi adversely affect humans?

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