Some types of mold are beneficial to humans in the production of antibiotics, such as penicillin, which is derived from the Penicillium mold and has revolutionized medicine by treating bacterial infections. Additionally, certain molds are essential in food production; for example, molds like Aspergillus oryzae are used in fermentation processes to make soy sauce and miso, while Penicillium species contribute to the flavor and texture of cheeses like blue cheese.
There is probably thousands of different types of mold
The term Mold covers a wide variety of fungal organisms. Many of them are extremely toxic to humans and can cause numerous health problems, or even death. However, some types of mold are probiotic, such as those found in blue cheese. Certain types of mold are also very useful in medicine, penicillin being the most well known example.
green mold
green mold
it can make us sick
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there are about 1000 different types of indoor mold found in the USA. i dont know them, but i do know that there are that many in the US of A.
can black mold effect the body
Human urine can cause mold growth. Because urine contains sugar and ammonia, it forms an ideal medium for mold to grow in carpets and toilets.
No but there are certin types of mold that go with certain foods.
penicillium
food such as cake and its rittens medicine and spoils fruits