Transcript Ex. Of Molds

Key features
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Molds are rapidly
reproducing multicellular
fungi that feed on
substrates
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Life cycle
This is a generalization
of the lifecycle of a mold,
this is the life cycle of
fungus,
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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
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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
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Any medicine ending with “mycin” is made from
mold
Mold is sometimes added to meat to preserve
it, -mold keeps away bacteria