Spoilage | Experiment 1 - Preservatives: How do different substances affect the growth of mold?
Experiment 1
Preservatives: How do different substances affect the growth of mold?
Purpose/Hypothesis
Mold is a type of fungi that reproduces via sporesA small, usually onecelled, reproductive body that is capable of growing into a new organism.. Spores are similar to plant seeds except they are microscopic. They move about in the air and when they land on a food source with a comfortable environment, they begin to grow. Once spores begin to grow, the mold releases more spores and the cycle continues. There are thousands of different kinds of molds.
In this experiment you will examine how additives can act as preservatives for the bread. You will use different types of possible preservatives: vinegar, salt, Vitamin C, and lemon juice. Molds grow well in a moist environment. You will spray the...
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