Which saprotroph is similar in appearance to the Mucor?

Penicillium

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Neurospora

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Rhizopus

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Rhizopus
Mucor and Rhizopus are fungi belonging to the family Mucoraceae. Mucor is called as pin mould. Rhizopus is known as black mould. They are saprophytic fungi that grow on dead and decaying organic material. The fungal mycelium of Mucor and Rhizopus look like fine cottony threads on the surface of the bread. Thus the correct answer is option C.

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