Molds vs Yeasts Flashcards
1
Q
Multicellular
A
Molds
2
Q
Unicellular
A
Yeast
3
Q
Filamentous, forming hyphae and mycelium
A
Molds
4
Q
Oval or spherical
A
Yeast
5
Q
Reproduction: Asexual (spores) and sexual ( via hyphae fusion)
A
Molds
6
Q
Reproduction: Asexual (budding) and sexual (spores)
A
Yeast
7
Q
Prefer solid substrates
A
Molds
8
Q
Prefer liquid and moist environment
A
Yeast
9
Q
Absorbs nutrients from organic material
A
Molds
10
Q
Ferment sugars for nutrients
A
Yeast
11
Q
Colonies are fuzzy threadlike
A
Molds
12
Q
Colonies are smooth and shiny
A
Yeast
13
Q
Produce variety of spores
A
Molds
14
Q
Produce ascospores or basidiospores
A
Yeast
15
Q
Generally prefer cooler temperature
A
Molds
