Question

Microorganism, commonly called as bread mold, and is involved in the spoilage of foods like berries, fruits, vegetables, bread, etc. is:

• A. Rhizopus stolonifer
• B. Thamnidium
• C. Aspergillus
• D. Trichothecium

Hint:

Associate common names of molds with their scientific counterparts. {Rhizopus} is the classic "bread mold", while {Aspergillus} and {Penicillium} are other very common spoilage molds, often appearing as green or blue molds.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Identify the common name provided. The question explicitly mentions "bread mold".
Step 2: Match the common name to the scientific name. {Rhizopus stolonifer} is the scientific name for the microorganism most commonly known as black bread mold. It is a widespread fungus that causes spoilage in a variety of stored foods, including bread, fruits, and vegetables, by forming fuzzy, dark-colored mycelia.