Question

1. identify examples within the microfungi of the following:

(a) animal pathogen:

(b) plant pathogens:

Explanation:

• Animal pathogen: Microfungi that cause diseases in animals. Candida albicans is a common example which can cause oral thrush, vaginal yeast infections etc. in animals (including humans as animals in biological context).
• Plant pathogens: Microfungi that infect plants. Puccinia graminis (causes stem rust in wheat) and Botrytis cinerea (causes grey mold on many plant species) are well - known examples.

Answer:

(a) Candida albicans
(b) Puccinia graminis, Botrytis cinerea