Mold spores stop growing in excessive moisture (leakage in roofs, pipes, walls, plant pots, or flooding). True or False?Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

The statement is False. Mold spores thrive in environments where there is excessive moisture. While extreme conditions, such as prolonged flooding, may wash away or kill some mold spores, they generally require moisture to grow and reproduce. Mold can start to develop within 24 to 48 hours of water exposure, making areas affected by leaks in roofs, pipes, or walls very conducive to mold growth. Furthermore, even high humidity levels can promote growth. Thus, while the presence of water may stop specific growth processes temporarily, it does not prevent mold spores from existing or eventually proliferating once the conditions become suitable again.