Question

Fill in the blanks.
(a) dead algae becomes______ and pollutes water.
(b) mushrooms are_______ food.

Answer 1

Answer:

a) harmful algal bloom

b) sometimes good and sometimes bad

Answer 2

(a) Dead algae become algal bloom and pollute water.

(b) Mushrooms are proteinaceous food.

Algal Bloom:

• An algal bloom, also known as an algae bloom, is a fast rise or buildup of algae populations in freshwater or marine water systems.
• The coloring in the water caused by the algae's colors is commonly used to identify it.
• Elevated nitrogen levels and algae blooms can potentially create drinking water concerns in populations close to and upstream of dead zones.
• Toxins released by harmful algal blooms pollute drinking water, causing sickness in both animals and people.
• Harmful algal blooms can:
• Produce very toxic chemicals that can sicken or kill humans and animals
• Make a dead zone in the water.
• Increase the cost of drinking water purification.

Mushrooms:

• A mushroom, sometimes known as a toadstool, is a fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus that grows above ground, on soil, or on its food supply.
• Mushrooms, although classified as a vegetable, are neither plant nor animal food.
• They are a form of fungus that includes ergosterol, which is structurally similar to cholesterol in mammals.
• When exposed to UV radiation, ergosterol can be converted into vitamin D.
• Mushrooms are high in fiber, protein, and antioxidants while being low in calories.
• They may also reduce the chance of acquiring significant health problems including Alzheimer's, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
• They also contain a lot of selenium.

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