Study of fungi is called:
Correct answer: C. Mycology
- A. Physiology
- B. Parasitology
- C. Mycology
- D. Ecology
Explanation
The correct answer is Mycology, which is the scientific study of fungi, encompassing their taxonomy, structure, properties, and uses. The other options refer to different branches of biology: Physiology focuses on the functions of organisms, Parasitology on parasites and their interactions, and Ecology on organism-environment interactions. These fields may overlap with mycology, but they are not exclusively concerned with fungi.
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