Which of the Following Represents Microbial Control by Osmotic Pressure

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents microbial control by osmotic pressure?

• A) Canning tomatoes after a summer growing season to use throughout the winter
• B) The crew of the Mayflower using salted meats throughout their voyage to the New World
• C) Placing fruit slices on a drying rack
• D) Pickling cucumbers and other vegetables for long-term storage

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