Observe the Fig.2.3 and answer the following questions.

(a) Name the microorganism and the group to which it belongs.

(b) Name the food item on which the organism grows.

(c) Does it grow well in dry or in moist conditions?

(d) Is it safe to eat infected bread?

Question

Philoid · Accepted Answer

a) The microorganism shown above is Rhizopus or bread mould. It belongs to fungi group.

b) It grows on moist and stale bread.

c) It grows well in moist conditions as moisture favours the growth of this microbe.

d) No, it is not safe to eat infected bread as it causes food poisoning in our body by secreting harmful toxins.

Observe the Fig.2.3 and answer the following questions.(a) Name the microorganism and the group to which it belongs.(b) Name the food item on which the organism grows.(c) Does it grow well in dry or in moist conditions?(d) Is it safe to eat infected bread?