Question

Who first suggested that filamentous fungi have a ‘growth unit’ which is replicated at a constant rate?

(a) Trinci

(b) Petersen

(c) Plomley

(d) Griffiths

The question was asked by my college director while I was bunking the class.

This intriguing question comes from Microbial Growth Kinetics topic in chapter Microbial Growth Kinetics of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) Plomley

Best explanation: Plomley (1959) was the first to suggest that filamentous fungi have a ‘growth unit’ which is replicated at a constant rate and is composed of the apex of hypha and a short length of supporting hypha.