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Question
Fungi are cosmopolitan. Write the role of fungi in your daily life.
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Solution
The roles of fungi in our daily lives are as follows:
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Fungi such as yeast help in the fermentation process.
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Some fungi cause dangerous diseases in plants and animals.
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Fungi are also used for making antibiotics.
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Fungi also rotten food materials such as fruits and vegetables.
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