Fungi Usually Decompose Dead Materials but Can Also Cause Disease

question 29

Multiple Choice

Fungi usually decompose dead materials but can also cause disease in humans and animals.Which enzymes might assist them in invading living animals and causing disease?

• A)cellulase
• B)keratinase
• C)chitinase
• D)lysozyme
• E)none would be of assistance

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