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Refrigerators keep food unspoiled because –

A. at its low temperature, bacteria and moulds are inactive
B. at its low temperature, the germs are killed
C. at its low temperature, the germs are frozen
D. it sterilizes the food
Answer» A. at its low temperature, bacteria and moulds are inactive
Explanation: Bacteria and moulds find conditions of low pH, moisture, or temperature and high salt or sugar unfavorable for their operation. This is the principle why refrigerators keep food unspoiled for a long time. Bacterial action is severely impaired at temperatures at or below 4 degree Celsius.
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