All of the Following Are True of Irradiation Methods Used

question 13

Multiple Choice

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

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

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