| Which of the following environmental conditions are essential for optimum growth of Mucor on a piece of bread? [AIPMT (S) 2006] |
| A. Temperature of about 25oC |
| 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 |
A) 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 :
| [b] 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°C, relative humidity of about 95% in a moist and shady place. |
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