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Mould is the the growth that appears on things when they tend to get wet. Decay is when an item rusts or corrodes (metals normally) or simply goes soft and falls to bits like wood.

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Why is mold needed?

Mold is a type of fungus. Many fungi, including mold, are decomposers, which means they help in the decay of dead matter. This keeps us from being buried in dead animals and plants, so mold is very useful. Unfortunately, some people are allergic to mold, but they should remember that it does serve an important role in our world.


Does mold like warm environments?

Yes, mold thrives in warm and humid environments. Temperatures between 77-86°F (25-30°C) provide optimal conditions for mold growth. Keeping indoor spaces cool and dry can help prevent mold growth.


What prevents food from decaying?

Food decay is prevented through various methods such as refrigeration, freezing, drying, canning, vacuum-packing, and adding preservatives. These approaches help slow down the growth of bacteria, mold, and other microorganisms that cause food to spoil. Additionally, proper storage practices and maintaining good hygiene in food handling also contribute to preventing decay.


What is the difference between white rot and brown rot?

White rot fungi are able to break down lignin along with cellulose and hemicellulose in wood, resulting in white-colored decay. Brown rot fungi primarily degrade cellulose and hemicellulose in wood, while leaving behind lignin, resulting in a brown-colored decay. White rot fungi are more effective at decomposing lignin compared to brown rot fungi.


What is the difference between succeeding terms called?

The difference between succeeding terms in a sequence is called the common difference in an arithmetic sequence, and the common ratio in a geometric sequence.

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What is the difference between rot and mold?

mold is actually a live when rot is just when something is decaying.


What is the name of decay in bread?

Mold.


What is difference between spontaneous decay and random decay?

yow mam is spontaneous and yow dad is random


What is the difference between exponential growth and decay?

Exponential growth is when the amount of something is increasing, and exponential decay is when the amount of something is decreasing.


What is a synonym for mold?

did you try decay? mould is Canadian for 'mold'


What is the relationship between the ant and the mold?

The relationship between ants and mold can be mutualistic or parasitic, depending on the context. Some ant species cultivate mold as a food source, actively farming it in their nests and providing it with organic material, which benefits both parties. In contrast, certain molds can be detrimental to ants, causing disease or decay within their colonies. Overall, the interaction between ants and mold varies by species and environmental factors.


What is the original organism decay leaving an imprint and an empty space?

Mold


When are potatoes not good?

When a potato begins to decay is is time to discard it. Signs of decay include mold, discoloration, rotting etc.


Which term describes a function in which there is a common difference between each y-value?

exponential decay


What is the difference between a nuclear decay from a chemical reaction?

Nuclear decay involves the contents of the atomic nucleus, the protons and neutrons. Chemical reactions involve the electrons.


What is the difference between radioactive decay and radiometric decay?

It is the difference between sand running out of an hour glass and determining what time it is by how much sand is left. Radioactive decay happens at a steady rate. If you can determine how much of that radioactive isotope ought to have been in a sample at the start and you can measure how much is left, you can tell how much time has passed.


What is the difference between a loop pedal and a delay pedal?

A Loop pedals recorded sound does not fade (decay).