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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.
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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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