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Take a piece of bread and moisten it with water. Leave it in a moist warm place for 2–3 days or until fluffy patches appear on them (Fig. 1.8). What is the colour of these patches? Observe the patches under a microscope or a magnifying glass. Write down your observations in the notebook. You will see cotton-like threads spread on the piece of bread.
1. What is the typical color of the fluffy patches that appear on moistened bread after 2-3 days due to fungal growth? .
2. What structures are likely to be observed under a microscope or magnifying glass when examining the fluffy patches on the moistened bread?
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