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Why do you think mold grows on wet surfaces?
Moulds grow on organic materials because mould is a fungi, which feeds off the chemicals in the food.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mold grows on organic foods because the food has not been processed. In the proccessing center, they add many cemicals to keep the food fresher, longer. On organic materials, the food does not last as long (which is why not many food companys choose not to proccess they're food) because the bactiria grow to fast, turning to mold. Then the mold grows faster on the bactiria.so, basicly it is because the organic food has more (healthy) bactiria.AnswerMoulds are saprophytes and are specialised to eat dead organic material. The mould spores are airborne and ubiquitous (everywhere). When the mould spore lands somewhere moist it will germinate and if the growing conditions are favourable (i.e. there is a good food source) they will grow and produce a network of hyphea and fruiting bodies which you can see with the naked eye. They can only grow on organic substances as they require a source of carbohydrate because they cannot photosynthesis and are not chemoautotrophs (i.e. they can't make their own energy source). In summary, they grow on organic material because it is their food source.
Why won't dry bread grow mold?
Dry bread won't grow mold because mold only occurs in moist, damp places.
How does mold decompose materials?
Mold decomposes materials through the secretion of enzymes that break down complex organic compounds into simpler substances. These enzymes target proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids, allowing the mold to absorb the resulting nutrients. This process not only recycles organic matter in ecosystems but also contributes to soil formation and nutrient cycling. Additionally, mold plays a crucial role in the decomposition of dead plant and animal matter, facilitating the return of essential nutrients to the environment.
Why does cold bread mold slower than warm bread mold?
Mold needs warmth to grow - it can grow only very slowly and sluggishly in colder temperatures.
Do molds only grow in houses?
NO. Mold can grow many wet places
Does mold grow faster on fruit or vegetable?
This would depend on the moisture of the fruit or vegetable, and nutrients, and the type of mold. Mold doesn't care about classifications or tastes - it only cares about what gives it energy and helps it grow. Unripe, dry, thick-skinned things won't encourage mold growth as well as thin-skinned, decomposing, moist organic matter, regardless of being fruit or vegetable.
Can mold jump from fruit to fruit?
No, mould will only grow on old fruit so it will not grow on a fresh apple
Does mold grow on all types of bread?
yes. in fact, the only food mould doesn't grow on is honey!
Is food matter?
No, only non-organic materials are matter.
Does algae grow on beans?
Only if the beans were left in a body of water for a long time. However mold does grow on beans.
Can crackers grow mold?
They could, but it would only be under very humid conditions.
Why does mold not begin growing inside the bread loaf?
Mold needs moisture to grow, and bread loaves are usually baked at high temperatures, which kills mold spores. Additionally, the crust of the bread creates a barrier that helps prevent mold growth inside the loaf.
