Which of the following species of fungi is used in soft drinks industry to produce citric acid for colas?
a) Aspergillus sp.
b) Pencillium sp.
c) Cephalosporium sp.
d) Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Which of the following is considered popular food throughout the world?
a) Cephalosprium sp.
b) Pencillium chrysogenum
c) Mushrooms
d) Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Explanation: mushroom pizza are famous for their taste
The ascocarp of……..are highly prized for their flavor.
a) Ectomycorrhizae
b) Morchella esculanta
c) mushrooms
d) Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Explanation: also the tuber of meanosporium (a truffle)
Yeast is used as a nutritional supplement because it contains high level of …….. vitamin/s.
a) B
b) A
c) C
d) D and K
Explanation: about 50 percent of yeast is protein
Symbiosis:
In lichen, a fungus develops a symbiotic association with a/an……..
a) plant
b) animal
c) alga
d) other fungus
Explanation: it is an example of mutualism
