NEETBotanyBiological Classification
What is the role of fungi in causing disease?
Options
- AThey are responsible for causing diseases in plants and animals
- BThey are the source of antibiotics
- CThey prevent food from going bad
- DThey cause white spots on mustard leaves
Correct answer
A. They are responsible for causing diseases in plants and animals
Step-by-step solution
The common mushroom you eat and toadstools are also fungi. White spots seen on mustard leaves are due to a parasitic fungus. Some unicellular fungi, e.g., yeast are used to make bread and beer. Other fungi cause diseases in plants and animals; wheat rust-causing Puccinia is an important example. Some are the source of antibiotics, e.g., Penicillium.