Fungi Produce Many Compounds That Humans Are Able to Use

question 3

Multiple Choice

Fungi produce many compounds that humans are able to use medically. How can you account for these compounds?

• A) Humans used artificial selection to develop fungi that produced specific compounds.
• B) The presence of the compounds in the fungi were accidentally produced and have no function.
• C) The compounds probably provide a benefit to the fungi.
• D) The compounds are produced as a result of sexual reproduction and recombination.

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Definitions:

Estrogen

A group of steroid hormones that play an essential role in the reproductive and sexual health of women, influencing the development of female secondary sexual characteristics and regulating the menstrual cycle.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and breastfeeding, also associated with feelings of love and bonding.

Clitoris

A small, sensitive organ located at the top of the vulva, playing a significant role in female sexual pleasure.

Sensory Nerves

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