All of the Following Are True of Irradiation Methods Used

question 30

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true of irradiation methods used for food preservation and sterilization EXCEPT

• A) they prolong shelf-life of fruits and vegetables.
• B) they are used for the sterilization of many spices.
• C) they greatly reduce the number of pathogens present in meats and poultry.
• D) residual radioactivity is left behind on many foods.
• E) ionizing radiation such as X rays or gamma rays is used.

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Definitions:

Tactile Sensors

Devices designed to measure parameters like pressure, force, and texture, simulating the sense of touch in robotics or electronic devices.

Thermoreceptors

A type of sensory receptors that allow an organism to sense temperature changes in the environment or internally.

Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the body that respond to chemical stimuli, involved in processes like taste, smell, and internal bodily responses.

Odorants

Molecules that are detected by the olfactory system, leading to the perception of smells.