Which of the Following Statements About Bound Water Is False

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about bound water is false?

• A) Bound water is the most abundant form of water present in foods.
• B) Bound water is not easily removed and is resistant to freezing and drying.
• C) Bound water is not readily available to act as a medium for dissolving salts, acids, or sugars.
• D) Bound water is incorporated into the chemical structure of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.

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