Diagram: [hypha and sporangium as minimum] Labels: hypha/sporangium/sporangiospore (ii) Secrets enzymes/onto bread/digests/absorbs products (iii) Saprophytic (iv) It breaks down dead organisms or recycling of nutrients or reusing (v) Fungi (vi) Name of effect: Rhizopus or mildew or rusts or smuts or blight or dry rot (fungus) or athlete's foot (fungus) (vii) Some could be poisonous [allow 'would make you sick'] - Leaving Cert Biology - Question c - 2024

Fungi secrete enzymes onto substrates such as bread, which allows them to break down complex organic materials. Through this process, they digest the materials and absorb the resulting simpler compounds for nutrition.

Fungi are primarily saprophytic, meaning they obtain their nutrients by decomposing dead organic matter, recycling nutrients in the ecosystem.

Fungi play a crucial role in the ecosystem as decomposers. They break down dead organisms, facilitating the recycling of nutrients back into the soil for use by other organisms.

Fungi are a diverse group of organisms that include mold, mildew, and mushrooms. They play essential roles in various ecosystems.

Examples of effects caused by fungi include Rhizopus (which can spoil food), mildew, rusts, smuts, blight (which affect plants), and athlete's foot (a common infection in humans).

Certain fungi can be toxic, potentially leading to serious health issues if ingested. It’s important to recognize that some fungal species may cause illness or toxicity.