Asked by Theresa Oldham-Gile on May 11, 2024
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button mushroom
A) used to produce vaccines in labs
B) frog parasite
C) breaks down cellulose for grazing hoofed mammals
D) ringworm
E) black bread mold
F) possible medically supervised treatment for PTSD
G) edible fruiting body of club fungus
H) used to make LSD
I) infects flies and changes their behavior
Button Mushroom
A common edible mushroom, Agaricus bisporus, characterized by a round, white cap and short stem, widely cultivated for food.
Edible Fruiting Body
The spore-producing part of a fungus that is safe and nutritious for consumption.
Cellulose Breakdown
Cellulose breakdown involves the enzymatic process by which cellulose, a key plant cell wall component, is decomposed into simpler sugar molecules.
- Acknowledge the role of fungi in the industrial and healthcare sectors.
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MM
Morghan ManuelMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
G
Explanation :
Button mushrooms are the edible fruiting bodies of certain fungi, commonly consumed and known for their culinary uses.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the role of fungi in the industrial and healthcare sectors.