why do molds require a longer period of incubation as compared to bacetria?

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why do molds require a longer period of incubation as compared to bacetria?

BActeria requires only 24 hours while molds require 3-5 days.

2006-12-08 17:22:10 · 3 answers · asked by sparkle 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Molds are multi-cellular and use spores to reproduce asexually instead of bacteria which are single celled and merely divide.

2006-12-08 18:57:49 · answer #1 · answered by Eoas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Starting with the basics, bacteria and molds (fungi) belong to separate kingdoms. They are completely different types of organisms. Also take in consideration that bacteria are mostly unicellular while molds are composed of more cells.

2006-12-09 03:17:51 · answer #2 · answered by nis_pero 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Molds are multi-cellular. Bacteria are unicellular.

2006-12-09 01:29:25 · answer #3 · answered by Overrated 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋