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What food does mold grow on best?

This depends on the mold. eg: Bread molds grow on bread.


What anchors bread mold to food?

Rizoids :)


What are structures called that anchor bread mold to their food substrate?

Rhizoids are structures that anchor bread mold to their food substrate . Rhizoids are type of hyphae for anchoring and absorption of digested food .


Are bread mold fungi?

yes, you first have to grow mold on bread like rye bread or something and when mold is grown shake the piece of bread over another piece of food like an orange and leave that out and bread mold will grow on it.


How does mold obtain its food?

The mould obtain its food by breaking down into simpler substance which they can absorb.


Why is it that water added to bread will become mould?

Water and bread do not combine to make mold. Mold is a living organism that grows from molt spores, which can be found in most environments. Mold needs moisture and food to grow, and the starch in bread is an excellent food source.


Can mold be prevented from growing on food?

Preservative chemicals are sometimes added to bread to retard mold growth.


Bread process decay why how mold?

Bread gets moldy when it comes in contact with mold spores that are present in the air. Bread is a good food source for mold. Moisture paired with warm air causes the mold spores to reproduce rapidly.


Can you use mold on a lemon as bread mold?

No. Bread mold grows on bread, hence the name.


How can you purposely grow mold on food for an experiment?

To purposely grow mold on food for an experiment, you can place a piece of bread or fruit in a warm, damp environment with limited airflow. Keep the food covered to prevent contamination and check on it regularly to observe the growth of mold. It may take a few days to see visible mold colonies.


Does dried out bread mold?

Dried bread doesn't mold unless it is by some thing moist.Mold can only grow in moist areas (usually also somewhere warm)Once mold has begun to grow on bread, it can obtain some of the water it needs from the breakdown of starch (metabolic water) and the mold will continue to grow at a slower rate. Moisture loss will stimulate the production of spores.


How long will food be without mold?

If you are talking about bread,probably a week or so.