Name the microorganisms which are found as greenish cottony growth on rotten fruits and bread.
When a moist slice of bread was kept aside for a few days then some organism grew on it to form a white cottony mass which later turned black. When this slice of bread was observed through a magnifying glass, then fine thread-like projections and thin stems having bulb-like structures at the top were seen. (a) What are the common name and scientific name of the organism which grew on the moist slice of bread (b) How did this organism grow on the moist slice of bread automatically? (c ) What are the fine, thread-like projections on the surface of a slice of bread known as? (d) What name is given to the knob-like structures and what do they contain? (e) What is the name of this method of reproduction? (f) Name one unicellular organism which reproduces by this method? (g) Name two non-flowering plants which reproduce by this method.
When you keep food items like bread and fruits outside for a long time especially during the rainy season, you will observe a cottony growth on them. (a) What is this growth called? (b) How does growth take place?
Name the microorganism that you observe growing on bread, cake and sometimes on your skin. ___