1. Which of the following is a common use of fungi in food production? a) Antibiotic production
    b) Beer and wine fermentation
    c) Insect control
    d) Pest resistance in cropsAnswer: b) Beer and wine fermentation
  2. What type of fungus is used in the production of bread? a) Aspergillus
    b) Candida
    c) Saccharomyces cerevisiae
    d) PenicilliumAnswer: c) Saccharomyces cerevisiae
  3. Penicillin, an antibiotic, is derived from which type of fungus? a) Aspergillus
    b) Penicillium
    c) Rhizopus
    d) FusariumAnswer: b) Penicillium
  4. Which of the following is a medicinal product derived from fungi? a) Citric acid
    b) Tetracycline
    c) Insulin
    d) StatinsAnswer: d) Statins
  5. Which fungus is commonly used in the production of soy sauce? a) Saccharomyces cerevisiae
    b) Aspergillus oryzae
    c) Penicillium roqueforti
    d) Fusarium oxysporumAnswer: b) Aspergillus oryzae
  6. What is the primary role of fungi in the production of blue cheese? a) Flavor enhancement
    b) Antibacterial properties
    c) Preservation
    d) Protein synthesisAnswer: a) Flavor enhancement
  7. Which compound produced by fungi is used to treat fungal infections? a) Penicillin
    b) Amphotericin B
    c) Streptomycin
    d) TetracyclineAnswer: b) Amphotericin B
  8. Which of the following is NOT a food product that involves fungi in its production? a) Mushrooms
    b) Wine
    c) Olive oil
    d) CheeseAnswer: c) Olive oil
  9. The fermentation process in fungi helps produce which of the following beverages? a) Milk
    b) Vinegar
    c) Wine
    d) LemonadeAnswer: c) Wine
  10. Which type of fungi is commonly used in the production of alcoholic beverages? a) Yeast
    b) Molds
    c) Mushrooms
    d) LichensAnswer: a) Yeast
  11. What is the medical significance of the fungus Aspergillus flavus? a) It produces penicillin
    b) It produces aflatoxin, a potent carcinogen
    c) It is used in the production of insulin
    d) It is used in cancer therapyAnswer: b) It produces aflatoxin, a potent carcinogen
  12. Which fungal species is used to produce the immunosuppressant drug cyclosporine? a) Penicillium
    b) Aspergillus
    c) Fusarium
    d) Tolypocladium inflatumAnswer: d) Tolypocladium inflatum
  13. Which of the following fungi is used in the production of tempeh? a) Rhizopus
    b) Aspergillus oryzae
    c) Penicillium camemberti
    d) Saccharomyces cerevisiaeAnswer: a) Rhizopus
  14. Which fungal compound is known for its role in cholesterol-lowering drugs? a) Ergosterol
    b) Statins
    c) Penicillin
    d) CycloheximideAnswer: b) Statins
  15. The presence of which of the following fungi is essential for the production of tofu? a) Penicillium
    b) Aspergillus niger
    c) Rhizopus oligosporus
    d) Candida albicansAnswer: c) Rhizopus oligosporus
  16. Which fungus is responsible for producing the antibiotic Griseofulvin, used in treating fungal infections? a) Penicillium
    b) Cephalosporium
    c) Aspergillus
    d) TrichophytonAnswer: b) Cephalosporium
  17. Which of the following fungi is used in the fermentation of alcoholic beverages and bread? a) Aspergillus oryzae
    b) Saccharomyces cerevisiae
    c) Penicillium roqueforti
    d) Candida albicansAnswer: b) Saccharomyces cerevisiae
  18. Which of the following fungi is used in the production of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and cholesterol-lowering drugs? a) Penicillium
    b) Aspergillus
    c) Fusarium
    d) RhizopusAnswer: a) Penicillium
  19. Which fungus produces a compound used in the treatment of skin infections like athlete’s foot? a) Candida albicans
    b) Trichophyton
    c) Aspergillus
    d) Saccharomyces cerevisiaeAnswer: b) Trichophyton
  20. What is the role of Aspergillus niger in food production? a) It enhances flavor in wine
    b) It is used in the fermentation of soy sauce
    c) It is used in the production of citric acid
    d) It is used for beer productionAnswer: c) It is used in the production of citric acid
  21. Which medicinal property of fungi is most significant in treating fungal infections? a) Antibiotic production
    b) Antiviral activity
    c) Antifungal properties
    d) Anti-cancer activityAnswer: c) Antifungal properties
  22. Which of the following is a famous edible fungus used in fine dining? a) Penicillium
    b) Shiitake mushroom
    c) Aspergillus
    d) CandidaAnswer: b) Shiitake mushroom
  23. Which antifungal drug, derived from fungi, is used to treat infections such as ringworm and athlete’s foot? a) Amphotericin B
    b) Griseofulvin
    c) Penicillin
    d) StreptomycinAnswer: b) Griseofulvin
  24. Which of the following fungi is used to make the antibiotic penicillin? a) Penicillium chrysogenum
    b) Aspergillus niger
    c) Rhizopus stolonifer
    d) Candida albicansAnswer: a) Penicillium chrysogenum
  25. Which of the following foods is directly produced from a fungus? a) Yogurt
    b) Mushrooms
    c) Milk
    d) Olive oilAnswer: b) Mushrooms
  26. Which fungus is used in the production of traditional Chinese medicine and food products like miso? a) Saccharomyces cerevisiae
    b) Aspergillus oryzae
    c) Penicillium camemberti
    d) Fusarium graminearumAnswer: b) Aspergillus oryzae
  27. Which of the following medicinal products is derived from fungi? a) Penicillin
    b) Ibuprofen
    c) Paracetamol
    d) MorphineAnswer: a) Penicillin
  28. What is the primary role of fungi in food fermentation? a) Flavor production
    b) Waste breakdown
    c) Gas production
    d) Nutrient enhancementAnswer: a) Flavor production
  29. Which drug, derived from fungi, is used to prevent organ transplant rejection? a) Penicillin
    b) Cyclosporine
    c) Griseofulvin
    d) StreptomycinAnswer: b) Cyclosporine
  30. Which of the following fungi is used to produce the antifungal agent, nystatin? a) Penicillium
    b) Candida
    c) Streptomyces
    d) StreptomycinAnswer: b) Candida

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