Kukuwa, a class six student, was studying chapter, ‘Diversity in Living Organisms’. He thought that all the fungi are harmful as these spoil food and cause various diseases. However, his elder sister Abena told him that not all fungi are harmful as these are also used in making bread, vitamins and medicines. Name any fungus which is the source of some medicine. Name any fungus which is used in bread making. What value are displayed by Kukuwa’s sister?

Kukuwa, a class six student, was studying chapter, ‘Diversity in Living Organisms’. He thought that all the fungi are harmful as these spoil food and cause various diseases. However, his elder sister Abena told him that not all fungi are harmful as these are also used in making bread, vitamins and medicines. Name any fungus which is the source of some medicine. Name any fungus which is used in bread making. What value are displayed by Kukuwa’s sister?

Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305117396

Author:Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter14: Plants And Fungi

Section: Chapter Questions

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