Common Names Such as Smut, Rust, and Mildew Reflect the Role

question 57

Multiple Choice

Common names such as smut, rust, and mildew reflect the role of many fungi as ________.

• A) pathogens
• B) parasites
• C) food spoilage
• D) destructive agents
• E) All of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

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Pooled Proportion Estimate

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