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When a moist bread is exposed to air, it becomes black because:

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Spores are present in water

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Spores are present in air

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Spores are present on bread

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Bread decomposes

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Solution

The correct option is C
Spores are present on bread

When a moist bread is exposed to air, mould grows in it. Mould is a type of fungi, so its spores are frequently in the air.

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