HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name 2 beneficial fungi.
A
salamander
B
athletes foot and ringworm
C
mushrooms and yeast
D
yeast
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Some mushrooms such as Morchella and Agaricus are edible. Yeast, a unicellular fungus, is important in bakeries as it is used in the making of bread. Yeast also produces vitamin B. Fungi, like bacteria, are also good decomposers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mushroom and yeast are 2 examples of useful fungi. Many species of mushrooms are edible and are an important source of food. Yeast is used in various fields, and some species are used to make bread and cheese.

Detailed explanation-3: -Yeasts are used to produce foods and beverages that are consumed such as bread, beer, and wine. In medicine, fungi are used to create antibiotics such as penicillin and streptomycin. These antibiotics do not harm any human cells but completely decimate bacterial cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fungi are eukaryotic organisms that include microorganisms such as yeasts, molds, and mushrooms.

Detailed explanation-5: -Beneficial use of fungi Used as food: Fungi like mushrooms, morels and truffles are used as food.

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