What factors affect the growth of bread mould - reflection section

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Molds are a type of fungi. Mold is not an animal nor plants. However, like animals and plants they need certain conditions to survive and reproduce. The factors for bread moulds to be able to survive and reproduce are the following: moisture, spores, temperature and water

Food: anything that contains carbon atoms provides the nutrients necessary for moulds to grow and thrive, according to the Florida Solar Energy Center.

Water: Bread mould uses water in many of its chemical processes at the cellular level. For example, moisture is a requirement for bread moulds to stay alive, as certain processes can only occur in a watery environment called the cytoplasm, according to agricultural researcher Hurley Shepherd of the United States Department of Agriculture. Shepherd explains that this watery nature helps in the proper mixing and movement of the components present in bread mould; thus, the presence of water helps growth of bread mould. In addition, bread moulds need moisture so that the mould doesn't dry out if it is exposed to light or heat.

Temp: A food scientist named Dr. Kristy Long from University of Alaska in Fairbanks has found out that if you want your bread to last as long as its potential, cold temperature is ideal. This is because cold temperatures will slow down the growth rate of bread mould and if in freezing temp it will freeze the bread which will ultimately stop mould growth.

spores: To grow, bread moulds require the presence of mould spores. You can find mould spores everywhere in the air surrounding you. These mould spores float around until they end up on bread and begin feeding on its nutrients; this point marks the start of the growth or life cycle of the bread mould. If you do not take measures to stop the mould from growing, the mould will quickly spread as long as the conditions remain favourable and a food source is available.

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Why am I reading this?I am reading this because this will be useful for my upcoming biology internal about brea moulds