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# Comparison of Yeasts and Moulds | Characteristics | Yeasts | Moulds | |--------------------|------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------| | **Form** | Grow as large single cells...

# Comparison of Yeasts and Moulds | Characteristics | Yeasts | Moulds | |--------------------|------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------| | **Form** | Grow as large single cells | Grow as multiple tubular branches | | **Cell type** | Unicellular | Multicellular | | **Habitat** | Found on fruit, in the stomach, oral, and vaginal areas | Found in damp, dark, or humid areas | | **Appearance** | White, thready, oval | Fluffy appearance, various shapes | | **Hyphae** | Form pseudo-hyphae | Have true hyphae | | **Spore** | Non-sporing | Spore-producing | | **Colour** | Yellow, creamy, less colorful | Colorful: orange, green, black, etc. | | **Oxygen** | Grow in both aerobic and anaerobic conditions | Grow only in aerobic conditions | | **Health risks** | Can infect immunocompromised individuals | Can cause allergic reactions and respiratory problems |