Exposure of meat to __________ changes the color of myoglobin and, therefore, the meat.
A) nitrogen
B) carbon dioxide
C) oxygen
D) water
E) dry ice

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Exposure of meat to oxygen changes the color of myoglobin, which in turn changes the color of the meat. Myoglobin is a protein in muscle tissue that binds oxygen, and its interaction with oxygen leads to the bright red color seen in freshly cut meat.

Exposure of Meat to __________ Changes the Color of Myoglobin