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Colony colour of Aspergillus niger is

A. Black

B. Yellow

C. Green

D. Blue

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The colony colour of Aspergillus niger is Green.
Aspergillus fumigatus conidia accumulate 1,8-dihydroxynaphthalene melanin in their cell wall, have a blue-green color, and are notorious for their high dispersibility.
A. niger causes a disease known as "black mold" on certain fruits and vegetables such as grapes, apricots, onions, and peanuts, and is a common contaminant of food.

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