Given is the microscopic view of a fungal slide.The fungus identified is
Correct answer: D. Penicillium
- A. Yeast
- B. Rhizopus
- C. Mushroom
- D. Penicillium
Explanation
The diagram shows a branched, brush-like conidiophore with chains of conidia-this is the classic structure of Penicillium. Yeast is unicellular, Rhizopus forms round sporangia, and mushrooms are macroscopic, so none of these match the illustrated microscopic brush-like appearance. Therefore, the fungus identified is Penicillium.
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