You Have Never Seen a Jar of Jelly Contaminated with Microbial

question 55

Multiple Choice

You have never seen a jar of jelly contaminated with microbial growth, even though it is used for months at a time. Which is the best explanation?

• A) A variety of chemicals are added to jelly to make it inhospitable for bacteria.
• B) Jelly is pasteurized.
• C) Jelly is filter sterilized.
• D) Jelly has a high osmotic pressure.

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