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Can antibiotics kill fungi?
no
Why are antibiotics made by fungi and bacteria?
Bacteria is represented as both fungi and antibiotics. Fungi produce antibiotics to compete and overpower the bacteria present in the dead matter that encloses them.
Which fungi are used in medicine?
Yes, but not legally. Some spiritual cultures and tribes use magic mushrooms to clear headaches and pains and to go into a spiritual state of mind. One of the active substances found in psychedelic mushrooms is currently being investigated for its mental health benefits. But to answer your question in summary, no, it is not currently a legal substance for medical use in the United States.
What does fungi produce and doctors prescribe?
Antibiotics
How are organisms in the Fungi kingdom useful to humans?
fungi is very valuable as a source of vitamins and antibiotics
Why does fungi inhibit the growth of bacteria?
Antibiotics, specifically, antibacterial compounds.
What bacteria and fungi are simple organisms used to make?
They are used to making antibiotics like penicillin
Why do fungi produce antibiotics that inhibit bacterial growth?
Fungi and bacteria are in direct competition with each other when it comes to decomposing dead matter. If a fungus would like to be the dominant decomposer; it will find a way to kill its neighbor bacteria.
What are the fungi?
the fungi are also used for the development of antibiotics. and other drugs used to control various human disease .
What chemical is produced by fungi that prevents bacteria from growing?
These substances are called fungicides.
What is the advantage of fungi secreting antibiotics?
fungi produce antibiotics to hinder the growth of certain bacteria or a number of bacteria (broad spectrum). they were once our only source of antibiotics, but now we can synthesize them in a laboratory.
Which types of infectious agents can be killed by antibiotics?
fungi and protozoa and bacteria
