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Assertion (A): Evaporating moisture from food stuff prevents growth of microorganisms. Reason (R): Most microorganisms cannot grow without water. - Home Science

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Question

Assertion (A): Evaporating moisture from food stuff prevents growth of microorganisms.

Reason (R): Most microorganisms cannot grow without water.

Options

  • A is true but R is false.

  • A is false but R is true.

  • Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

  • Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

MCQ

Solution

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Assertion (A): Removing moisture from foodstuff, such as through drying or dehydrating, inhibits the growth of microorganisms. Most microorganisms, including bacteria, molds and yeasts, require water to grow and reproduce.

Reason (R): Water is essential for the metabolic processes of most microorganisms. Without sufficient water, their cellular activities are hindered and they cannot proliferate.

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