Question

Name one frequently used fungicide from the following.
(a) Griseofulvin
(b) Chloramphenicol
(c) Cycocel
(d) Ethylene

Answer 1

The fungicide is an oral tablet that treats fungal infections. It is used when lotion and creams are ineffective in controlling the growth of fungi over a large surface area.

Complete answer:
Griseofulvin is an antifungal that is prescribed for treating any fungal infections of skin, hair, or nails when lotions or any cream are not effective. Oral dosage of this medicine helps to get rid of itching, red or scaly skin, and discolored nails that occur due to the growth of fungi. The drug binds to the outer surface of fungi and prevents their multiplication and their spread to new cells.

Additional Information:
-Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that is useful in treating various bacterial infections like the plague, typhoid fever, and cholera. It is also found as an ingredient in various eye ointments to cure conjunctivitis.
-Cycocel is a synthetic plant growth regulator used by agriculturists and farmers alike to increase crop production. They also induce early flowering and also help in the production of compact plants where a single node bears multiple buds.
-Ethylene is a gaseous plant growth regulator that is synthesized in large amounts by tissues that are undergoing senescence. Ripening of fruits is also the effect of ethylene. They help to induce seed germination by breaking its dormancy.
-It also promotes senescence and abscission of plant organs.E.g Ethepton is a type of ethylene that is widely used in agriculture.

So, the correct answer is ‘Griseofulvin.’

Note: -Kingdom Fungi involves eukaryotic, achlorophyllous, and heterotrophic organisms. These are characterized by the presence of chitin in their cell walls.
-Fungi obtain their food by absorbing dissolved nutrients, usually by producing digestive enzymes that they release into their environment.