Botany SEM 6 Mushroom cultivation

Which essential amino acids are mushrooms rich in?

• Lysine and Threonine

• Methionine and Cysteine

• Leucine and Isoleucine

• Phenylalanine and Histidine

What is the role of fats in mushrooms?

• Provide energy

• Support immune system

• Regulate metabolism

• Enhance brain function

Which vitamin is abundant in mushrooms?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B₁₂

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin E

What is the major essential mineral micronutrient present in mushrooms?

• Potassium

• Calcium

• Sodium

• Magnesium

How many species of mushrooms have been economically cultivated?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

Name the mushroom which is cultivated at the largest scale in the world.

• Pleurotus ostreatus

• Calocybe indica

• Agaricus bisporus

• Volvariella volvacea

What is the reported number of prime edible mushrooms in the world?

• 1000

• 3000

• 6000

• 9000

How many mushroom species are cultivated at industrial scale?

• 10

• 50

• 75

• 100

The mushrooms are deficient in

• Lysine

• Cysteine

• Tryptophan

• Valine

Discuss the food Value of the Mushrooms