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Question
Mention whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement by altering the last word only.
Addition of salt to pickles prevents growth of bacteria because they turn turgid.
Options
True
False
Solution
This statement is false.
Correct statement: Addition of salt to pickles prevents growth of bacteria because they turn flaccid.
Explanation:
Addition of salt to pickles increases the concentration and when bacterias come in contact, it undergoes exosmosis and thus becomes flaccid or plasmolysed leading to its death.
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