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Fungi
Fungi/
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| define saprophytic | organism that feeds on dead matter |
| define parasitic | organism that feeds on other organisms causing them harm |
| common name for Rhizopus | bread mold |
| name two beneficial fungi | yeast and edible mushrooms |
| name too harmful fungi | death cap and aspergillus |
| define sterile | killing all microorganisms |
| define asepsis | preventing contamination of microorganisms (pathogens) |
| sterile methods (EX) | flame equipment with bunsen burner, disinfect bench and wash hands |
| aseptic methods (EX) | wear gloves and lab coat, open petri dish small amounts and for a short time |
| control (EX) | petri dish with malt agar but no leaf |
| result (EX) | pink cicular colonies |
| method of disposal (EX) | soak in bleach then bin |