• Athlete's Foot: A fungus infection on the skin of feet.
• Chlorophyll: Green-colored pigments that plants use to help make their own food.
• Environment: A surrounding that affects the development of a living organism.
• Kingdom: The highest grouping of living things.
• Mold: A furry growth on the surface of objects such as food products and other living plants. Grows in the presence of dampness or decay.
• Nutrients: A nourishing ingredient in food that causes growth, development or good health.
• Plant Kingdom: The common grouping of the plant species.
• Ringworm: A contagious skin disease caused by fungus. Causes itching and ring-shaped patches covered with scales.
• Yeast: A single-celled fungus used in making bread, beer and other products.

Return to Page Last update: 30 Mar 99. Preparation of this page by Erika Quinn and Robert Fogel was supported in part by the University of Michigan Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program.