Advantages and disadvantages of fungi on human beings, plants, animals
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Members of Kingdom Fungi include edible and poisonous mushrooms, molds that flavor cheeses, yeast that leavens breads, medicines such as penicillin and organisms that cause human disease. Although they appear much like plants, fungi cannot make their own food; instead, they feed on dead organisms or act as parasites. Fungi first digest their food outside of their bodies before ingesting. Some fungi species comprise two forms: a yeast form enclosed in capsules at room temperature and a mold form made of threadlike structures at body temperatures. Drugs that treat fungal infections disrupt important functions in the fungal cell, such as cell-wall production.
Food Molds
Molds form in humid environments. They consist of visible portions called stalks, threadlike appendages anchoring the mold, and spores that cling to the stalk. The spores, the reproductive structures of the mold, become airborne. The spores, when inhaled, cause breathing problems and trigger allergies. Some molds produce poisons, or mycotoxins, such as aflatoxin, a cancer-causing agent. Molds form on foods and cling to refrigerator interiors and cleaning implements. To keep exposure to mold at a minimum, cover and refrigerate food immediately, consume leftovers within a few days and avoid inhaling moldy items.
Food Molds
Molds form in humid environments. They consist of visible portions called stalks, threadlike appendages anchoring the mold, and spores that cling to the stalk. The spores, the reproductive structures of the mold, become airborne. The spores, when inhaled, cause breathing problems and trigger allergies. Some molds produce poisons, or mycotoxins, such as aflatoxin, a cancer-causing agent. Molds form on foods and cling to refrigerator interiors and cleaning implements. To keep exposure to mold at a minimum, cover and refrigerate food immediately, consume leftovers within a few days and avoid inhaling moldy items.
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Advantage:-Humans use fungi for many purposes, including as food or in the preparation of food. Humans also use fungi for pest control. In addition, fungi can be used to produce citric acid, antibiotics, and human hormones. Fungi are model research organisms as well.
Disadvantage:-Other diseases and health problems caused by fungi
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