Fungal Genetics and Biology

Fungal genetics and biology explore how fungi inherit traits, grow, and reproduce. Fungi, like mushrooms and molds, have genetic material that determines their features and behaviors. They reproduce through spores, which spread and grow into new fungi, passing on their genes. Fungal cells have a nucleus with DNA, and they can exchange genetic information through processes like mating, leading to genetic diversity. Studying fungi helps us understand their roles in ecosystems, medicine, and industry, including how they cause diseases or produce useful products like antibiotics and enzymes.