Question

standards check
ls 11 disease is the breakdown in structures or functions of an organism. some diseases are the result of intrinsic failures of the system. others are the result of damage by infection by other organisms.

1. identify name two diseases that can be caused by an imperfect fungus.

imperfect fungi
this group includes all of the fungi that do not fit into the other groups. imperfect fungi do not reproduce sexually. this group includes some fungi that are harmful to humans and some that are useful.
most imperfect fungi are parasites that cause diseases in plants and animals. one kind of imperfect fungus causes a skin disease called athletes foot. another kind of imperfect fungus produces aflatoxin. aflatoxin is a poison that can cause cancer. some imperfect fungi are used to make medicines, including the antibiotic penicil - lin. other imperfect fungi are used to produce cheeses and soy sauce.
the fungus penicillium produces a substance that kills certain bacteria.

Explanation:

The text is about imperfect fungi and their effects on organisms, including diseases they cause. Athletes' foot is a common skin - disease caused by fungi, and aflatoxin is a poison produced by some imperfect fungi that can cause cancer.

Answer:

Athletes' foot, aflatoxin - related cancer - causing disease