MCQ IN MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -What Are Some Common Foodborne Molds? Molds most often found on meat and poultry are Alternaria, Aspergillus, Botrytis, Cladosporium, Fusarium, Geotrichum, Monilia, Manoscus, Mortierella, Mucor, Neurospora, Oidium, Oosproa, Penicillium, Rhizopus and Thamnidium.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mildew refers to certain kinds of mold or fungus. The term mildew is often used generically to refer to mold growth, usually with a flat growth habit. Molds include all species of microscopic fungi that grow in the form of multicellular filaments, called hyphae.

Detailed explanation-3: -Two black moulds commonly found in homes are Cladosporium and Alternaria fungi.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fungi are also used for the production of fermented food and beverages in all traditional and indigenous cultures in the world. Examples include cheeses, bread, beer, wine, cider, rice, and soy sauce.