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(b) Why does bread mould grow profusely on a moist slice of bread but not on a dry slice of bread?

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Bread mould grows profusely on a moist slice of bread rather than on a dry slice of bread.

This is because microorganisms need optimum temperature and moisture to grow.

If there is no moisture they will not grow profusely.

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