Humidity of surrounding affects the food grain quality because

It supports the growth of fungi

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It denatures the food enzymes

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It plasmolysed the cells of food materials

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B It supports the growth of fungi
Humidity is an abiotic factor. Moisture and Humidity increases the growth of bacteria and fungus which spoil the food and cause different chemical reactions in the food which leads to destruction of the food.
So, the correct option is 'It supports the growth of fungi'.

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