Multiple choice

_____ are saprophytic fungus growing on dead organic matter, rotten fruits, dung, leather, bread and other edibles.

  1. Mushrooms

  2. Moulds

  3. Streptococcus

  4. Staphylococcus
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Moulds are saprophytic fungi that grow on a wide variety of organic substrates, including bread, fruit, and leather. They play a major role in decomposition but also cause food spoilage. Streptococcus and Staphylococcus are bacteria, not fungi.

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