A) Complete the table by matching plant examples to their divisions.

Here are the answers for question 1:

a) Complete the table by matching plant examples to their divisions.

Plant example	Division
Mosses	Bryophyta
Mushrooms	Thallophyta
Green Algae	Thallophyta
Elephant grasses	Spermatophyta

b) Outline four economic importance of fungi.

1. Decomposition and Nutrient Cycling: Fungi are essential decomposers, breaking down dead organic matter and recycling vital nutrients back into the soil, which supports plant growth and ecosystem health.
2. Food Source: Many fungi are consumed directly as food, such as various types of mushrooms. Yeasts, a type of fungus, are crucial in the production of bread, beer, and wine.
3. Medicine: Fungi are a significant source of pharmaceuticals. For example, the antibiotic penicillin was originally derived from the fungus Penicillium chrysogenum, and other fungi produce immunosuppressants.
4. Biotechnology and Industry: Fungi are utilized in industrial processes for producing enzymes (like cellulases and amylases), organic acids (such as citric acid), and in bioremediation efforts to clean up pollutants.