Wines Are Typically Safe to Drink Because _____

question 122

Multiple Choice

Wines are typically safe to drink because _____.

• A)the alcohol kills pathogenic organisms
• B)the fruit juice is sterilized prior to fermentation
• C)growth of nonpathogenic organisms minimizes growth of pathogenic ones
• D)wine is irradiated

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Definitions:

Lipid Digestion

The process of breaking down fats into fatty acids and glycerol, mainly occurring in the small intestine.

Surface Area

The total area of the surface of a three-dimensional object.

Active Transport

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a lower to a higher concentration, requiring energy in the form of ATP.

Intestinal Lumen

The hollow part of the intestine through which digested food and secretions move.