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Few species of fungi cause serious illness in addition fungal growth makes food look and taste unappealing.

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What are Non pathogenic fungi?

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What causes bacterial food poisoning?

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How is food intoxication different from food infection?

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Can fungi help in the food chain?

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What is the disadvantages of fungus?

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How is the producing of food by fungi different from plant food production?

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What effects does fungi have on people?

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What type of microorganism rots wood spoils food and causes skin diseases?

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