Key features

Molds are rapidly reproducing multicellular fungi that feed on substrates

Life cycle

This is a generalization of the lifecycle of a mold, this is the life cycle of fungus,

Essay related pics

Mold is beneficial because it makes medicine (penicillin), cheese, beer, bread and other goods

Mold can be harmful cause it can be have dangerous mycotoxins-mold toxins, such as black mold

Ex. Of molds

Penicillium chrysogenum-this makes substance for penicillin

Ex. Of Molds

Fusarium graminearum

More ex.

Aspergillus flavus

Another ex.

Stachybotrys- this breed makes very dangerous mycotoxins

Interesting facts

Penicillin was discovered accidentally when Alexander Fleming’s bacteria culture plates grew mold, the area around the mold was clear…ohhhh

Hard salami, dry cured country ham, hard cheese and hard fruits and vegetables can still be eaten after removal of mold growth…ahhhh

More interesting facts

Any medicine ending with “mycin” is made from mold

Mold is sometimes added to meat to preserve it, -mold keeps away bacteria