Moulds are Most Often Identified By

Question

Moulds are most often identified by
A)their ability to ferment specific substrates.
B)their ability to grow on different media.
C)microscopic examination of their subcellular structures.
D)the microscopic appearance of their spore-bearing hyphae.
E)Gram staining of the cells.

Accepted Answer

Moulds are identified by the microscopic appearance of their spore-bearing hyphae. Each mould species has a unique arrangement and shape of their spores and hyphae that allows for its identification. Other methods such as substrate fermentation and media growth can narrow down the possibilities, but the final identification is based on the morphology of the spore-bearing structures.