A fungus closely related to Penicillium and used to make soy sauce (shoyu) is
A) Aspergillus.
B) Rhizopus.
C) Pilobolus.
D) Agaricus campestris.
E) Physcia.

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Aspergillus is the correct answer because it is a genus of fungi that includes species used in the fermentation process to produce soy sauce, among other products. This genus is closely related to Penicillium, which is known for its role in producing the antibiotic penicillin.

A Fungus Closely Related to Penicillium and Used to Make