Hyphae are :

Hyphae are :

produced by yeast.
thin threads formed by many fungi.
reproductive cells.
responsible for preventing the cell from losing water in wet conditions.
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2022
Hyphae are thin threads formed by many fungi.
Hyphae are the fundamental structural units of most multicellular fungi. They are long, branching filamentous structures that make up the body of the fungus, known as the mycelium. They are responsible for nutrient absorption and growth.
Yeast are typically single-celled and do not form true hyphae, although some can form pseudohyphae under certain conditions. Reproductive structures in fungi are often formed from modified hyphae but hyphae themselves are primarily vegetative structures. Fungi cell walls (made of chitin) contribute to structural integrity but hyphae are not specifically responsible for preventing water loss in wet conditions.
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