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