Consider the following pairs:

Hygrocybe intermedia Vulnerable fibrous waxcap

Penicillium notatum Source of penicillin

Agaricus bisporus Common edible fruit

How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Question

Hygrocybe intermedia: This species is indeed known as the Vulnerable fibrous waxcap, which is facing threats in its natural habitat.
Penicillium notatum: This fungus is the source of penicillin, the first widely used antibiotic, making this pair correct.
Agaricus bisporus: Commonly known as the button mushroom, it is one of the most widely cultivated and consumed mushrooms globally, confirming this pair's accuracy.

Thus, only two pairs are correct.

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Only two pairs

Hygrocybe intermedia: This species is indeed known as the Vulnerable fibrous waxcap, which is facing threats in its natural habitat.
Penicillium notatum: This fungus is the source of penicillin, the first widely used antibiotic, making this pair correct.
Agaricus bisporus: Commonly known as the button mushroom, it is one of the most widely cultivated and consumed mushrooms globally, confirming this pair's accuracy.

Thus, only two pairs are correct.

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