NEET AIPMT SOLVED PAPER SCREENING 2006

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                    Which of the following environmental conditions are essential for optimum growth of Mucor on a piece of bread?                 

    A)                                                                                                                                                            A. Temperature of about \[{{25}^{\text{o}}}C\]                 B. Temperature of about \[{{5}^{\text{o}}}C\]                 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:                                 A, C and E only 

    B)                  A, D and E only

    C)                  B, D and E only 

    D)                  B, C and F only

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    Mucor is a saprophytic fungus belonging to the order Mucorales and family Mucoraceae and grows on decaying dung and on some food stuffs.                 Mucor shows the best growth on a piece of bread at a temperature of about \[{{25}^{\text{o}}}C\], relative humidity of about 95% in a moist and shady place.


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