Q. Which of the following environmental conditions are essential for optimum growth of $Mucor$ on a piece of bread? I. Temperature of about $25{^\circ}C$ II. Temperature of about $5{^\circ}C$ III. Relative humidity of about 5% IV. Relative humidity of about 95% V. A shady place VI. A brightly illuminated place
A) I, III and V
B) I, IV and V
C) II, IV and V
D) II, III and VI
Explanation
$Mucor$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 $25{^\circ}C,$ relative humidity of about 95% in a moist and shady place.
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Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.