Standard Science Primary 3 Diversity

Jun Jie noticed black patches growing on a slice of bread. Which of the following is NOT required for the patches to grow?

A Water
B Food
C Air
D Light
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Step 1: The black patches are bread mould (fungi). Step 2: Fungi need air, water, and food (the bread) to grow. Step 3: Fungi do not make their own food, so they do not need light for photosynthesis.

Correct answer: Light

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