Chapter 4, Problem 17Q

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Three examples of both beneficial and detrimental aspects of fungi in the modern world today.

Introduction:

Fungi are the group of eukaryotic organisms that include yeasts, molds,and mushrooms. They are known to be the decomposers of dead organic matter in an ecosystem. Fungi are also known to cause diseases in plants and animals. Pathogenic fungi damage plants and crops which are economically important.