Question

chapter quiz: plants and fungi
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which of the following is not a beneficial association between fungi and humans?

the development of the antibiotic penicillin from the fungal mold penicillium
fermentation by saccharomyces yeasts to produce bread and alcoholic beverages
an outbreak of a fungal pathogen in an agricultural system
the development of mushroom cultivation for human consumption

Explanation:

Analyze the question prompt

The question asks to identify which option is NOT a beneficial association between fungi and humans.

Evaluate the options

Using the Fungal Ecological Roles knowledge point:

• *The development of the antibiotic penicillin from the fungal mold Penicillium***: This is highly beneficial to human medicine.
• *Fermentation by Saccharomyces yeasts to produce bread and alcoholic beverages*: This is a beneficial industrial and culinary application.
• An outbreak of a fungal pathogen in an agricultural system: Pathogens cause disease and crop damage, which is harmful, not beneficial, to human agriculture.
• The development of mushroom cultivation for human consumption: This is a beneficial food source.

Identify the non-beneficial association

An agricultural outbreak of a fungal pathogen damages crops and food supplies, representing a harmful interaction.

Answer:

• (A) The development of the antibiotic penicillin from the fungal mold Penicillium
• (B) Fermentation by Saccharomyces yeasts to produce bread and alcoholic beverages</mcq-correct>
• (C) An outbreak of a fungal pathogen in an agricultural system (Correct answer)

<mcq-option>(D) The development of mushroom cultivation for human consumption