The Preservation of Food by the Use of High Concentrations

question 29

True/False

The preservation of food by the use of high concentrations of sugars is possible because of the dehydration of the microorganisms that might otherwise cause spoilage.

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Birthweight

The weight of a newborn measured shortly after birth, an important indicator of the baby's health and development.

Pounds

A unit of mass or weight in the imperial system, equal to 0.453592 kilograms, often used to measure weight in some English-speaking countries.

Teratogens

Agents or factors that cause malformation of an embryo or fetus.

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