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In general, fungi are have higher osmotic tolerance than bacteria. However, the osmotic tolerance really depend on the species of the bacteria and fungi.
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∙ 11y agoBoth have osmotic tolerance but bacteria has a lower tolerance than fungi. Fungi can tolerate high sugars and bacteria can tolerate high salts.
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Compare and contrast the roles that bacteria and fungi play in decomposition?
I know that bacteria and fungi are microorganisms......bacteria is every where,and fungi prevents athletics foot.........but i don't know about the decomposition part. Sorry I can't help!!!!!
How can you tell the difference between fungi bacteria protista?
Biochemical test give to genus level for the bacterial identification ( imvis,hydrolysis,sugarfermentation, carbohydrate fermentation and decarboxylase).
What is the purpose of adding rose Bengal and streptomycin solution in the rose Bengal agar medium?
The purpose of both is to inhibit bacterial growth. The media is used for growing fungi.
What diseases are treated with antibiotics?
Antibiotics treat (and sometimes prevent) bacterial infections. They are not effective against infections caused by any other microscopic pathogens (such as viruses and fungi).
Why are jams and jellies not attacked by bacteria and fungi?
There is enough sugar in jams to dehydrate bacteria, so that it can't grow. Molds are not limited in this way. The sealing of jam helps to keep molds, as well as dirt and dust, away from the jam.
Is mold bacterial or fungi?
jam tarts :)
What is meant by bacterial diseases?
Bacterial diseases are diseases caused by bacteria, in contrast to those caused by parasites, viruses, or fungi.
What is added to the atmosphere during bacterial decomposition of organic matter?
bacteria or fungi
Is scarlet fever caused by bacteria fungi or protists?
It is a Bacterial Infection caused by streptococcus
What is some bacteria viruses parasites and fungi?
Bacteria fungi is an example of a bacterial disease. Parasitic worms is an example of a parasitic disease. Both can make you sick.
Why do fungi produce antibiotics that inhibit bacterial growth?
Fungi and bacteria are in direct competition with each other when it comes to decomposing dead matter. If a fungus would like to be the dominant decomposer; it will find a way to kill its neighbor bacteria.
What is bacteria fungi and parasitic worms are example of disease?
Bacteria fungi is an example of a bacterial disease. Parasitic worms is an example of a parasitic disease. Both can make you sick.
What is a bacteria fungi and parasitic worms are examples of what disease?
Bacteria fungi is an example of a bacterial disease. Parasitic worms is an example of a parasitic disease. Both can make you sick.
What is the advantage of using sabouraud agar?
Sabouraud agar is used to cultivate fungi and bacteria. By adding penicillin and streptomycin, bacterial growth is prevented. This media is designed specifically to isolate fungi.
Is upper respiratory a bacterial infection?
An upper respiratory infection can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. The most common is probably the common cold, which is a viral infection, followed by bacterial, then fungal.
What are Fungus Cell Walls Made of?
The cell wall of a fungi is made of glucosamine polymer chitin. The fungi wall serves as a cell protection in osmotic pressure and environmental changes.
Does amphotericin b treat bacterial infections?
i think its supposed to treat fungal infections,but if fungi is bacteria, then i guess so. :)
