The study of fungi, such as mushrooms and moulds, is called ________.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Mycology
Complete sentence: The study of fungi, such as mushrooms and moulds, is called mycology.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Myology | the study of muscles (it looks almost like mycology but has no “c”) | The sports doctor read books on myology to treat leg injuries. |
| (2) Mineralogy | the study of minerals, like quartz and mica | The museum has a mineralogy room full of shining stones. |
| (3) Mycology (answer) | the study of fungi, such as mushrooms, moulds and yeast | Anjali studied mycology to learn why mould grows on old bread. |
| (4) Meteorology | the study of weather | Experts in meteorology warned of heavy rain in Kerala. |