Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

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Chapter 5 - Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms - Critical Thinking Questions - Bloom's Levels 3, 4, and 5: Apply, Analyze, and Evaluate - Page 139: 6

Answer

Beneficial aspects of fungi are as follows: 1. Fermentation: Fungi are used in a process called fermentation to produce beer and wine. 2. Medical Purposes: Fungi are used to make antibiotics. 3. Food: Mushrooms are a type of fungi. They are also used in making of cheese, etc. 4. Benefits to Agriculture: Fungi are also beneficial for agriculture. They decompose the organic waste and produce the nutrients required by plants. Detrimental Aspects of Fungi are as follows: 1. They spoil foods, agriculture produce, etc 2. They cause skin and gastrointestinal diseases in humans and animals. 3. Some types of fungi produce toxins, which are harmful for animals and humans. 4. Some types of mushrooms are poisonous, which may cause death.

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Beneficial aspects of fungi are as follows: 1. Fermentation: Fungi are used in a process called fermentation to produce beer and wine. 2. Medical Purposes: Fungi are used to make antibiotics. 3. Food: Mushrooms are a type of fungi. They are also used in making of cheese, etc. 4. Benefits to Agriculture: Fungi are also beneficial for agriculture. They decompose the organic waste and produce the nutrients required by plants. Detrimental Aspects of Fungi are as follows: 1. They spoil foods, agriculture produce, etc 2. They cause skin and gastrointestinal diseases in humans and animals. 3. Some types of fungi produce toxins, which are harmful for animals and humans. 4. Some types of mushrooms are poisonous, which may cause death.
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