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Question
Wheat dough is left in the open, after a few days, starts to emit a foul smell and becomes unfit for use. Give reason.
Solution
Carbohydrate in wheat dough encourages the growth of yeast and other saprophytic fungi which break down carbohydrates and emit a foul smell.
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