Alcohol and Pickling Solutions Were Probably Widely Developed Because They

question 24

Multiple Choice

Alcohol and pickling solutions were probably widely developed because they

• A) Neutralize toxins in foods
• B) Preserve food due to their pesticidal properties
• C) Have more interesting flavors than other solutions for seasoning
• D) Are effective insecticides in the home
• E) All of these are good reasons why alcohol and pickling solutions were used

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Labia Minora

The inner folds of skin surrounding the female genital opening, lying inside the labia majora and protecting the urethral and vaginal openings.

Perineum

The anatomical region in humans between the pubic symphysis and the coccyx, including the genital and anal areas.

Vaginal Orifice

The external opening of the vagina.

Germ Cells

The reproductive cells in an organism that give rise to gametes (sperm and eggs).