Neurospora
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of fungi: Neurospora is a genus of ascomycete fungi. It is characterized by having black perithecia (fruiting bodies).
- An organism used in genetic research: Neurospora species are used extensively in genetic and biochemical research due to their simple genetic structure and rapid life cycle.
- A cause of food spoilage: Some forms of Neurospora produce orange spore masses and can cause severe damage in bakeries by contaminating bread and other baked goods.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The scientist studied gene regulation using Neurospora as a model organism.
- A Neurospora infestation ruined the entire batch of bread in the bakery.
- The discovery in Neurospora led to a better understanding of metabolic pathways.
Advanced Usage
- "Neurospora crassa": This is the most commonly studied species within the genus, famous for its role in establishing the "one gene-one enzyme" hypothesis.
- The classic experiments by Beadle and Tatum utilized Neurospora crassa.
Variants and Related Words
- Ascomycete (n): A fungus of the phylum Ascomycota, which produces spores in a sac-like structure called an ascus. Neurospora is an ascomycete.
- Perithecium (n): A flask-shaped fruiting body containing asci, characteristic of Neurospora and other fungi.
- Model organism (n): A non-human species that is extensively studied to understand particular biological phenomena. Neurospora is a historic model organism in genetics.
Synonyms
- Fungus genus: A taxonomic category for a group of related fungi.
- Bread mold: A common name for fungi that contaminate baked goods, though this is a broader term that includes other genera like .
Related Phrases
- Genetic research organism: A phrase describing organisms like Neurospora that are pivotal in genetic studies.
- Laboratory fungus: A general term for fungi cultivated and used in scientific research.
Noun
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genus of fungi with black perithecia used extensively in genetic research; includes some forms with orange spore masses that cause severe damage in bakeries
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