Biology/MOLD!!!!! D:
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Help!
I'm doing an experiment and i know that mold does grow faster on bread soaked in sugar solution, even grows faster than bread with water on it.
WHY???
can you make the answer sound like really pro and complicated cos its a school project and i need to hand it in like soon. plus impress the teacher.
Dear Anon,
I'm not going to write your homework for you. But I'll give you a hint about the answer.
All living things require energy for growth. Sugar contains a LOT of calories that are easy to access and "burn" for energy.
Now, why do you think putting sugar solution on the bread makes the fungi grow faster?
Good luck!
Dana
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Dana Krempels, Ph.D.
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I can answer biology-related questions in the areas of evolution, zoology, botany, genetics, and ecology. But I don't answer homework questions or provide ideas for your science fair projects. So students please do your learning the right way by reading your text assignments and studying!
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At the University of Miami, I teach Evolution and Biodiversity, Botany, Zoology, Genetics, Ecology, and a variety of seminars (e.g., the Biology and Evolution of Human Gender Roles).
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I have a B.S. in Biology and an A.B. in English from the University of Southern California (1980).
I earned my Ph.D. in Biology in the area of evolutionary biology/visual physiology from the University of Miami in 1989.
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I am currently an "expert" in both the "Rabbits" and "Wild Animals" categories.
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