After using the jelly on a sandwich,you close the jar and inadvertently place it on a room temperature shelf instead of in the refrigerator.When looking for the jelly a couple of weeks later and finding it on the shelf,you notice growth of a microorganism on the top of the jelly.What type of organism is likely to grow in this environment?

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Fungi are more likely to grow on jelly that has been left out at room temperature for an extended period of time. Bacteria are also a possibility, but the question specifically mentions growth of a microorganism on the top of the jelly, which is more indicative of a fungal growth. Protozoans and viruses are less likely to grow on a food source like jelly.

After Using the Jelly on a Sandwich,you Close the Jar