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Bread mould mostly grows on a moist slice of bread rather than on a dry slice of bread. Why?

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Moisture is an important factor for growth of mould.
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Warmth is an important factor for growth of mould.
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The softness of bread is an important factor for the growth of mould as mould can not tolerate tough surfaces.
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Both A and B
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Solution

The correct option is B Both A and B
Moulds require moisture for growth. They reproduce exponentially in humid areas. Hence, the mould mostly grows on bread which is moist rather than dry. Moisture is an important growth factor for fungi.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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