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Dough kept overnight in warm weather becomes soft and spongy because of

1. absorption of carbon dioxide from atmosphere
2. fermentation
3. cohesion
4. osmosis

Correct answer: fermentation

Solution

In warm weather, yeast and other microorganisms in the dough ferment sugars, releasing carbon dioxide and alcohol. The gas makes the dough rise and become soft and spongy.

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