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Microbiology 9th Edition by Laura Black, Jacquelyn Black
Edition 9ISBN: 9781118934753Microbiology 9th Edition by Laura Black, Jacquelyn Black
Edition 9ISBN: 9781118934753 Exercise 4
How does the presence of high concentrations of salt or sugars in food prevent growth of microorganisms?
(a) It sets up a hypotonic environment causing the cells to lyse.
(b) It sets up an isotonic environment in which cells die.
(c) It sets up an environmental high in osmotic pressure resulting in cellular plasmolysis (water loss).
(d) a and b.
(e) None of the above.
(a) It sets up a hypotonic environment causing the cells to lyse.
(b) It sets up an isotonic environment in which cells die.
(c) It sets up an environmental high in osmotic pressure resulting in cellular plasmolysis (water loss).
(d) a and b.
(e) None of the above.
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