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Bacteria are streaked for isolation because they are UNICELLULAR and individual cells can be separated through streaking (creating colonies that arise from one single bacterial cell). Molds are MULTIcelluar and cannot be isolated; the cells need each other to form a mold. Single celled/unicellular fungi are called yeasts.
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How do mold fight off the bacteria?
Mold produces enzymes and antimicrobial compounds that inhibit the growth of bacteria. Additionally, molds compete with bacteria for nutrients and space, which helps limit bacterial growth in their environment.
What bacterias make up Mold and Mildew?
No bacteria make up mold and mildew. Molds and mildews are fungi which prefer to grow in damp environs. Some bacteria are synergistic with molds and mildews, but they are not the same organism.
What do slime molds eat?
Im Pretty sure they eat dead things like a dead log or rat.
What are 3 types of decomposing molds?
Molds are considered to be microbes and do not form a specific taxonomic or phylogenetic grouping, but can be found in the divisions Zygomycota and Ascomycota. There are Fungi known as molds. Slime molds and water molds are not Fungi.There are Fungi known as molds. Slime molds and water molds are not Fungi.
Based on nutrition slime molds belong to the group of protist that are?
Slime molds belong to the group of protists known as heterotrophs, which means they obtain their nutrition by ingesting or absorbing organic compounds from their environment. They often feed on decaying organic matter, bacteria, and other microorganisms.
What do molds produce that kills bacteria?
Since molds don't have an immune system, they produce antibiodics that kill bacteria.
What are called certain molds and soil bacteria produce bacteria killing substances?
antibioitcs
Who studies bacteria viruses and molds?
A Microbiologist.
Is spoiled food a sign of a visit from a bacteria?
Spoilage can be from bacteria, but it can also be caused by yeasts and molds - which are not bacteria.
What decomposers are in the Arctic?
bacteria, molds and various beetles
What are molds and yeasts examples of?
microorganisms
What ability of molds led to the development of anitbiotics?
How they kill bacteria.
Is penicillin a Bacteria or not?
penicillin it is a anticiotic producted by molds of peniciullium genera.
What is a good example of fungi molds mushrooms bacteria or earthworms?
Mushrooms
In what ways do the macroscopic features of bacterial colonies differ from that of molds?
Bacteria looks more glossy, white or yellow Molds will have a fuzzy look to them
How does a can keep food from spoiling?
Food is spoiled by living things such as bacteria and molds. They ruin your food when they eat it. The food inside a can is heated to kill the bacteria and molds. Then each can is sealed to keep any more from getting in.
Is protista a bacteria?
No, protista is not a bacteria. Protista is a kingdom that includes diverse microorganisms like algae, protozoa, and slime molds. Bacteria belong to a separate kingdom called Bacteria.
