The kingdom Fungi includes a wide range of organisms, such as yeasts, moulds and mushrooms. As with plants, fungi have nuclei and mitochondria.
(a(i))[2]
State the role of mitochondria.
(a(ii))[2]
State two features of fungi that distinguish them from plants.
(b)[3]
Explain why yeast is used in bread-making.
(c(i))[3]
Describe how Penicillium is used to produce the antibiotic penicillin.
(c(ii))[1]
Explain why antibiotics can be used to treat bacterial infections but not viral infections.
(d)[3]
Describe how the human body stops pathogens from entering.
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