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

Moisture is necessary for the growth of bread mould. The bread mould grows profusely on moist slice of bread because it provides both moisture and nutrients for growth. The dry slice of bread provides nutrients but no moisture. So, bread mould does not grow on the dry slice of bread.


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