Fungi: Common Molds

What is the appearance of the material covering the bread?

• Wet and slimy

• Fuzzy and cotton-like

• Hard and crusty

• Smooth and shiny

Where are common molds like those in the phylum Zygomycota typically found?

• On living animals

• In soil or on dead plants and animals

• In the atmosphere

• In freshwater lakes

What is a notable characteristic of the common bread mold Rhizopus?

• It is brightly colored

• It has a smooth surface

• It emits a strong odor

• It grows as a cotton-like mass

Which type of hyphae is responsible for absorbing nutrients and anchoring the organism?

• Stolons

• Sporangia

• Rhizoids

• Mycelium

What is the function of sporangia in the bread mold?

• To absorb water

• To transport nutrients

• To produce spores

• To connect rhizoids