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BESC 204 EXAM 3 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Primary ecological role of fungi? - ....ANSWER ...-The importance of fungi is their role as recyclers/degraders. They break down complex organic compounds such a proteins, fats, and carbohydrates into simple molecules such as minerals and energy. These elements are then reused by new generations of organisms. List the structural components of plants that fungi can degrade. ....ANSWER ...-Fungal enzymes are effective in breaking down cellulose, lignin, pectin, and cutin through cellulase, ligninase, pectinase, and cutinase. What is cellulose? - ....ANSWER ...-Complex carbohydrate that is the major constituent of plant cell walls What is lignin? - ....ANSWER ...-Binding that holds plant cell walls together, found especially in wood What is pectin? - ....ANSWER ...-Binding agent between plant cell walls, found particularly in fruits ....COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...TRUSTED & VERIFIED 1