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Which of the following environmental conditions are essential for optimum growth of Mucor a piece of bread ?
A. Temperature of about 25∘C
B. Temperature of about 5∘C
C. Relative humidity of about 5%
D. Relative humidity of about 95%
E. A shady place
F. A brightly illuminated place
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Which of the following environmental conditions are essential for optimum growth of Mucor a piece of bread ?
A. Temperature of about 25∘C
B. Temperature of about 5∘C
C. Relative humidity of about 5%
D. Relative humidity of about 95%
E. A shady place
F. A brightly illuminated place
Choose the answer from the following options
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Solution
The correct option is B A, D and E only
Mucor is a filamentous fungus found in the humus of soil decaying fruits, vegetables. It is commonly known as black mold. Most of the Mucor sp. are unable to grow at 37°C . Mucor grows rapidly at 25-30°C, humidity about 90-95% and quickly cover the surface of the agar. It requires a moist and shady place for its growth.
A, D and E only
Mucor is a filamentous fungus found in the humus of soil decaying fruits, vegetables. It is commonly known as black mold. Most of the Mucor sp. are unable to grow at 37°C . Mucor grows rapidly at 25-30°C, humidity about 90-95% and quickly cover the surface of the agar. It requires a moist and shady place for its growth.
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