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What are some of the economic importance of fungi?
Fungi provide food, medicines, and useful products, as well as play a role in many industries.
How do fungi contribute to the food industry?
Fungi are used as food, with over 200 species of edible fungi, including mushrooms and single cell protein.
What are some examples of edible fungi?
Agaricus campestris, Pleurotus ostreatus, Agaricus bisporus, Volvariella volvacea, Morchella esculenta, Tuber melanosporum
What is Single Cell Protein (SCP) and its source?
Single Cell Protein (SCP) is obtained from dried biomass of certain fungi, such as Yeast, Aspergillus, Penicillium, Fusarium, Neurospora, and Candida.
How do some mushrooms contribute to the diet?
Some mushrooms contain high amounts of proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates, minerals, dietary fiber, and amino acids.
Test your knowledge on the economic significance of fungi with this quiz. Explore the various ways fungi impact our daily lives, both positively and negatively, and their roles in environmental maintenance and disease causation.
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