Question

Factors responsible for the rapid spread of bread mould on slices of bread are:
(i) Large number of spores
(ii) Availability of moisture and nutrients in bread
(iii) Presence of tubular branched hyphae
(iv) Formation of round shaped sporangia
Which of the above statements are true?

• A. (i) and (iii)
• B. (ii) and (iv)
• C. (i) and (ii)
• D. (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is C (i) and (ii)

Spores are either single celled or several celled reproductive structures that detach from the parent and on getting suitable medium like moisture and nutrients as in case of bread mould, gives rise, directly or indirectly, to a new individual.