Question

difference between mold and yeast​

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         ⇒Mold is a type of fungus that grows in multicellular filaments called hyphae.

         ⇒In contrast, yeast is a type of fungus that grows as a single cell.

Explanation:

• Yeast is a single cell organism, which is usually a thread and filamentous in shape, appear white or colourless and divide asexually. On the other hand’s Molds are multicellular, appearing round or oval shape and appear in various colour, they divide sexually or asexually.  
• There are 1500 types of yeast present; they are used in industry for the baking purpose, additive, in alcohol production, food beverages. Yeast is very common and can be found in fruits, vegetables, on the skin of mammals and among other places.
• Whereas, there are around 400,000 types of molds found. They are also used in industry for cheese making and another process. Though molds can be sometimes hazardous also by causing respiratory infections and allergies. Molds are usually found in damp, dark or steam-filled areas.
• Yeast and Molds are microorganisms, but both are Eukaryotes and belongs to the kingdom fungus. Eukaryotes are known for having well-defined nucleus along with other cell organelles with specific functions. Being of the same kingdom, both differ in function, appearance, colour, and mode of reproduction.