Fungi - Mould - Classification Flashcards
1
Q
Classify moulds.
A
Phycomycetes
Ascomycetes
2
Q
Describe phycomycetes.
3 points
A
Optimum temperature of 30-40 degrees Celsius
Reproduce sexually and asexually
Produce sporangia
3
Q
Give two examples of phycomycetes.
A
Mucor
Rhizopus
4
Q
What does mucor grow on?
4
A
Starchy foods
Meat
Cheese
Soil
5
Q
What does Rhizopus grow on?
2
A
Bread
Soil
6
Q
Describe mucor
6 points
A
It is a phycomycete 30-40 degrees Sexual + asexual reproduction Sporangia only Saprophytic Has white hypha with grey sporangia
7
Q
Describe Rhizopus.
6 points
A
Phycomycete 30-40 degrees Sporangia only Saprophytic Asexual reproduction White hyphae with black sporangia
8
Q
Describe Ascomycetes.
A
Optimum temperature is 20-25 degrees
Reproduce asexually
Conidia only
9
Q
Name two ascomycetes.
A
Penicillium
Aspergillus
10
Q
What does penicillium grow on?
3
A
Bread
Cheese
Fruit
11
Q
What does aspergillus grow on?
2
A
Cereal grains
Dried fruit
12
Q
Describe penicillium.
6 points
A
Ascomycete 20-25 degrees Saprophytic Asexual Green-powdery mould Conidia only
13
Q
Describe aspergillus.
6 points
A
Ascomycete 20-25 degrees Asexual Conidia only Saprophytic Black or green mould
