Pick one the following two questions and answer. A complete answer is one page of printed text (8.5x11", single-spaced, one-sided, 12 pt font). D1. Engineer a fungus that would make it a killer par

• Pick one the following questions and answer. A  complete answer is one page of printed text (8.5x11", single-spaced, one-sided, 12 pt font).

D1. Engineer a fungus that would make it a killer parasite of plants. Describe the morphological, biochemical, reproductive, and life history features of your fungus and how they effect plants. You may include illustrations to support your ideas.

D2. We have encountered many organisms in this course that utilize “hygroscopic” structures to aid spore dispersal. Use examples and diagrams to describe as many of these organisms and their hygroscopic mechanisms as you can.

D3. Describe the transformations in the earth’s atmosphere that have facilitated the colonization of land by plants. Use dates from geologic history of the earth to present your answer chronologically. Give specific examples of organisms that have been critical in these transformations.

D4. Describe and give examples of biological interactions between algae, fungi, or mosses that have been instrumental in the evolution of new species.

D5. Install “shroomroot”, a digital game about mycorrhizae (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details? id=com.areadenialgames.shroomroot). Based on your interaction with the game, answer the questions below. Include a screen shot of your score and level in the game along with your answers.

For PLANTS, what are the potential costs & benefits of being in a mycorrhizal association?

For FUNGI, what are the potential costs & benefits of being in a mycorrhizal association?

In which situations might a plant “choose” not to be mycorrhizal?

Considering a group of plants connected on a mycorrhizal network, when would it be most

likely to exchange resources between neighbouring plants via the mycorrhizal network?