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ANEK
2 months ago
7

Some fungi secrete substances that are toxic to bacteria that compete with them for food. Scientists have used their knowledge o

f this ability of fungi in order to produce which of the following substances? Why?
A) yogurt
B) fertilizers
C) plastic
D) antibiotics
Biology
1 answer:
lana [2.4K]2 months ago
7 0
D) antibiotics because these substances secreted by fungi can eliminate the bacteria present in your immune system when you are ill. 
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