What conditions are most favorable for mold growth on bread and apples?
The conditions most favorable for mold growth on bread and apples are, temperature, pH, nutrients, water activity, and aeration. Temperature; since most mold are mesophillic, meaning, they can grow at a temperature range of 10-35 degrees celsius.
Did you notice a difference in mold growth on the bread vs the apple?
a) Differences in mold growth between the bread and the apple can be explained by the difference in resources these two food items provide. Apples will likely have more sugars and moisture, thus influences how well and what types of fungi will grow compared to the bread.
What is the purpose of the bread mold experiment?
The purpose of the experiment is to find out how the amount of moisture affects the growth of mould on bread.
What is the hypothesis of bread mold?
Hypothesis: If the level of moisture in the bread increases , then the mold growth will intensify , since mold feeds off of moisture Introduction Mold is a microscopic organism.