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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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