Fungi Kingdom — 4 Biology PYQs with Answers | UKPSC PYQ Hub

Question 1

Yeast and Mushrooms are–

Accepted Answer

Fungi. Yeast and Mushrooms are fungi. Fungi are multicellular, eukaryotic, heterotrophs, that acquire their nutrients by absorption. They feed on dead or decaying organic matter or depend on host organisms.

Question 2

By which of the following bacteria can milk change into curd?

Accepted Answer

Lactobacillus. Lactobacillus is a bacterium that converts milk to curd by producing lactic acid and making the taste of the curd sour.

Question 3

The antibiotic penicillin is produced by

Accepted Answer

Fungus. Penicillin is an antibiotic that can be made from the fungus Pencillium notatum or Penicillium chrysogenum.

Question 4

Which fungus grows on a bread?

Accepted Answer

Rhizopus. Rhizopus is known as black bread mold, frequently appearing on bread due to its ability to thrive in such condition.