NTSE Sample Paper NTSE SAT Practice Test-16

  • question_answer
    Sugar acts as a preservative by

    A) Reducing the moisture content which inhibits the growth of bacteria

    B) Producing compounds in the food that are toxic to bacteria

    C) Forming a protective covering on the food to be preserved

    D) Rendering the bacteria ineffective

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Reducing the moisture content which inhibits the growth of bacteria, sugar actually creates hypertonic medium in which microorganisms cannot survive


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