Which of the following environmental conditions are essential for optimum growth of Mucor on a piece of bread? (i) Temperature of about 25*C (ii) Temp
Which of the following environmental conditions are essential for optimum growth of Mucor on a piece of bread? (i) Temperature of about 25*C (ii) Temperature of about 5*C (iii) Relative humidity of about 5% (iv) Relative humidity of about 95% (v) A shady place (vi) A brightly illuminated place Chosse the answer form the following options
A. (i), (iv) and (v) only
B. (ii), (iv) and (v) only
C. (ii), (iii) and (vi) only
D. (i), (iii) and (v) only
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Correct Answer - A
(a) Mucor shows the best growth on a piece of bread at a temperature of about 25*C, relative humidity of about 95% in a moist and shady place. Mucor is a saprophytic fungus belonging to the order - Mucorales and family - Mucoraceae and grows on decaying dung and on some food stuffs.