After Honey Is Extracted from the Comb, It Is Heated

question 45

Multiple Choice

After honey is extracted from the comb, it is heated to 140 degrees F for 30 minutes to

• A) destroy most microorganisms.
• B) increase viscosity and flavor intensity.
• C) increase the pH.
• D) prevent cloudiness or precipitation of the sugars into crystals after it is stored for long periods of time.

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Definitions:

Stratified

Referring to layers; often used to describe epithelial tissues that have layers of cells stacked one upon another.

Epithelial Tissue

A type of tissue that lines the outer surfaces of organs and blood vessels, as well as the inner surfaces of cavities in many internal organs.

Cuboidal

Describes cells that are roughly cube-shaped and can be found lining various glands and ducts in the body.

Epithelial Cell Shape

Describes the physical form of epithelial cells, commonly classified as squamous, cuboidal, or columnar.