Fungi, Mold & Growth Conditions

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Fungi, Mold & Growth Conditions

Mold Maze

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Wriggling — Fungi, Mold & Growth Conditions Mold Maze

Hi!

I'm Wriggling.

Welcome to Mold Maze!

Will you help me investigate fungi, mold & growth conditions?

The Grumblies have mixed up our clues.

Let's check the evidence!

Molds and yeasts are fungi.

Many need suitable moisture, food and other conditions to grow,

though their needs vary.

What group includes molds and yeasts?

  • A. Planet groups
  • B. Fungi
  • C. Rock families

The answer is B: Fungi

Molds and yeasts are fungi.

Many need suitable moisture, food and other conditions to grow,

though their needs vary.

That clue helps us make sense of this place.

Comparing records can reveal how a condition affects growth.

Keep other conditions alike when testing one factor.

Which condition differs in the supplied comparison?

  • A. Moisture
  • B. Every condition at once
  • C. Only the name label

The answer is A: Moisture

Molds and yeasts are fungi.

Many need suitable moisture, food and other conditions to grow,

though their needs vary.

Hmm...

how does that connect to our first clue?

Our supplied photos show more mold growth on the moist

sample than the dry sample under otherwise similar conditions.

We observe photos and data, without touching mold or growing unknown samples.

Which sample shows more growth in the photos?

  • A. The dry sample
  • B. Neither despite observed growth
  • C. The moist sample

The answer is C: The moist sample

Our supplied photos show more mold growth on the moist

sample than the dry sample under otherwise similar conditions.

We observe photos and data, without touching mold or growing unknown samples.

Nice investigating!

You've been following the evidence.

Let's bring our clues together before the adventure.

Molds and yeasts are fungi.

Comparing records can reveal how a condition affects growth.

Our supplied photos show more mold growth on the moist

sample than the dry sample under otherwise similar conditions.

You're ready to explore Mold Maze with me!

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