How Fungi Interact With Other Living Things

Question 1

Fungi

Answer 1

Without them, many species could not survive.

Question 2

Harmful fungi

Answer 2

Cause plant disease (rusts/smuts)
Destroy grains and other stored foods
Molds can destroy buildings
Produce human diseases

Question 3

Beneficial fungi

Answer 3

Decomposers that recycle nutrients found in dead materials and wastes
Some produce chemicals for antibiotics
Edible
Yeast for bakers