🌿🦠 Comprehensive Question Set for Economic Importance of Fungi – ICSE Class 9 🌿🦠
🌟 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Which fungus is used in the production of antibiotics like penicillin?
- (a) Aspergillus
- (b) Penicillium
- (c) Rhizopus
- (d) Agaricus
- Which among the following fungi is edible and commercially cultivated?
- (a) Rhizopus
- (b) Yeast
- (c) Agaricus bisporus
- (d) Penicillium
- Which type of fermentation is carried out by yeast?
- (a) Lactic acid fermentation
- (b) Alcoholic fermentation
- (c) Acetic acid fermentation
- (d) None of the above
- The process of introducing mushroom mycelium into compost is known as:
- (a) Casing
- (b) Spawning
- (c) Harvesting
- (d) Composting
- Which of the following is a fungal product used in the food industry?
- (a) Insulin
- (b) Citric acid
- (c) Vitamin B12
- (d) Antibiotics
📝 Very Short Answer Type Questions
- Name one fungus used in the production of bread.
- What is the scientific name of the white button mushroom?
- Which type of nutrition is observed in fungi?
- Mention one commercial product obtained from yeast fermentation.
- What is the name of the process where spores help fungi reproduce?
✍️ Short Answer Type Questions
- Define fermentation and mention its industrial importance.
- What is the role of fungi in the production of antibiotics?
- List two food items where fungi play an essential role in production.
- What is ‘casing’ in mushroom cultivation, and why is it important?
- How does yeast contribute to the baking industry?
📚 Long Answer Type Questions
- Describe the economic importance of fungi in the medical, food, and agricultural industries.
- Explain the entire process of mushroom cultivation, starting from composting to harvesting.
- Discuss the role of yeast in both bakeries and breweries, including the chemical process involved.
- How are fungi used in the production of organic acids and enzymes? Give examples.
- Explain how fungi contribute to environmental sustainability and soil health.
🛠️ Structured / Application / Skill Type Questions
- A farmer wants to cultivate mushrooms on a large scale. What steps should he follow, and how can he ensure a good yield?
- If yeast is exposed to high temperatures during fermentation, what effect will it have on the process? Explain.
- Design a simple experiment to demonstrate the role of yeast in fermentation and describe the expected observations.
- List the differences between saprophytic and parasitic fungi with examples.
- Draw a labeled diagram of a mushroom and explain its parts and their functions.
