Difference between Yeasts and Mold
Difference between Yeasts and Mold are in tabular form below –
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Yeasts |
Mold |
Definition |
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1. | A group of fungi or eukaryotic single-celled microorganisms which are classified as members of kingdom fungi, and contains vegetative body of simple growth, this is referred as Yeasts. | An asexual fungi which is considered a subgroup of the fungi kingdom and it also produces small spores which can be airborne, this is referred as Mold. |
Meaning |
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2. | This is microscopic fungus. | This is a growth form of fungus. |
Shape & Colour |
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3. | Yeast is oval or round shaped and a colourless fungus. | Mold is a thread-like in shape and can be orange, green, pink, purple, black and brown |
Found |
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4. | It found in common environment. | It found in dark and damp areas. |
Reproduction |
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5. | Reproduction in the yeasts takes place through budding process. | Reproduction in the mold takes place through sexual or asexual spores. |
Functions |
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6. | During fermentation process, it converts carbohydrates to alcohol. | It absorbs nutrients and secretes hydrolytic enzymes to external food sources. |
Examples |
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7. | Cryptococcus and Candida. | Aspergillus and Mucor. |