NEETBotanyBiological Classification
Where can fungi commonly be found?
Options
- AOnly on moist bread and rotten fruits
- BIn the air, water, and soil
- COnly in warm and humid places
- DOnly on animals and plants
Correct answer
B. In the air, water, and soil
Step-by-step solution
Fungi are cosmopolitan and occur in air, water, soil and on animals and plants. They prefer to grow in warm and humid places. Have you ever wondered why we keep food in the refrigerator? Yes, it is to prevent food from going bad due to bacterial or fungal infections.