NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Beta-glucan from Lentinus, Cordyceps, and Ganoderma -d-glucan is a major type of bioactive polysaccharide commonly found in edible fungi, especially Lentinus, Cordyceps, and Ganoderma, which are among the most popular and treasured edible and medicinal fungi since ancient times in China.

Detailed explanation-2: -Penicillin, which fights bacterial infection, is released by strains of the mould Penicillium. Other medicine that come from fungi include cyclosporine from Tolypocladium inflatum (enables organ transplants) and lovastatin from Aspergillus terreus (lowers cholesterol).

Detailed explanation-3: -Fungus as Food Source Mushrooms and yeast, are the different food sources obtained from the fungus. These have been eaten for several thousand years, either eaten directly or used as a component of foods.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mushrooms with anti-tumor activity appear to increase the number and activity of killer T and natural killer (NK) lymphocytes, with no toxicity to healthy cells. They also have potent antiviral (including HIV), antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties.