JCECE Medical JCECE Medical Solved Paper-2013

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    Which of the following environmental conditions are essential for optimum growth of Mucoron a piece of bread?
    (i) Temperature of about \[25{{\,}^{o}}C\]
    (ii) Temperature of about \[5{{\,}^{o}}C\]
    (iii) Relative humidity of about 5%
    (iv) Relative humidity of about 95%Vvi
    (v) A shady place
    (vi) A brightly illuminated place
    Choose the answer from the following options

    A)  I, III and V             

    B)  I, IV and V

    C)  II, IV and V            

    D)  II, III and VI

    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 \[25{{\,}^{o}}C,\] relative humidity of about 95% in a moist and shady place.


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