What are the roles of fungi? Check all that apply.

Question

Fungi can be used to develop medicine.
Fungi are a food source for animals and humans.
Fungi produce oxygen to breathe.
Fungi destroy rocks and minerals.
Fungi are natural recyclers.
Fungi cause infections.

Answer 1

The roles of fungi include the following:

1. Fungi can be used to develop medicine. (True)
2. Fungi are a food source for animals and humans. (True)
3. Fungi produce oxygen to breathe. (False - Fungi do not produce oxygen; this role is primarily fulfilled by plants and certain microorganisms like cyanobacteria.)
4. Fungi destroy rocks and minerals. (True - Fungi can break down rocks and minerals, contributing to weathering processes.)
5. Fungi are natural recyclers. (True - Fungi decompose organic matter, returning nutrients to the ecosystem.)
6. Fungi cause infections. (True - Some fungi can cause diseases and infections in humans, animals, and plants.)

So, the correct checked options are the first, second, fourth, fifth, and sixth statements.