Bread when kept outside in humid conditions develops mould because

Fungal hyphae are present in air

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Fungal spores are present in air

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Fungus seeds are present in air

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Bacteria present in bread turn into fungus

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Solution

The correct option is B
Fungal spores are present in air

Fungal spores are highly motile and are present in the air always. These settle on the bread and grow into the mould we see on humid bread.

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