Moulds (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What is the optimal temperature range for most moulds to grow?
What is the optimal temperature range for most moulds to grow?
20°C to 30°C
What type of organisms are most moulds in terms of oxygen requirements?
What type of organisms are most moulds in terms of oxygen requirements?
Aerobic organisms
How quickly can moulds begin growing under optimal conditions?
How quickly can moulds begin growing under optimal conditions?
Within 24 to 48 hours
What pH conditions do moulds generally prefer?
What pH conditions do moulds generally prefer?
Slightly acidic to neutral
What are hyphae in moulds?
What are hyphae in moulds?
Thread-like structures
What is the main function of spores in moulds?
What is the main function of spores in moulds?
Reproduction and spread
What is the mycelium in moulds?
What is the mycelium in moulds?
Dense network formed by hyphae
What advantage does sporulation provide to moulds?
What advantage does sporulation provide to moulds?
Rapid colonisation
What is the main benefit of sexual reproduction in moulds?
What is the main benefit of sexual reproduction in moulds?
Genetic variation
What colour does Mucor typically appear as?
What colour does Mucor typically appear as?
White or greyish
What is Rhizopus commonly known as?
What is Rhizopus commonly known as?
Black bread mould
What colour does Penicillium characteristically appear as?
What colour does Penicillium characteristically appear as?
Blue or green
What serious health hazard do some Aspergillus species produce?
What serious health hazard do some Aspergillus species produce?
Aflatoxins