Answer 1:
Aspergillus is a common mold species that
grows on foods according to the US Department of
Agriculture molds according to usda.
Aspergillus is capable of having many
different colors including green and yellow.
Penicillium can also look like Aspergillus.
You might ask your science teacher if you can
look at the mold under the microscope but take
precautions when you do this. Be careful when
working on the mold to not inhale it. Even
taking moldy bread out of the bag can kick the
spores into the air and allow you to inhale
it.
Here is a link to some pictures and
descriptions of different types of mold.
moldlab
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