A Cook Wants to Know What Happens to Bacon When

question 10

Multiple Choice

A cook wants to know what happens to bacon when it is fried in a frying pan, versus microwaving it. Specifically, the cook wonders if the bacon ends up moister and more flavorful when fried or when microwaved. What are the dependent variables?

• A)Frying bacon
• B)Microwaving bacon
• C)Consistent cooking temperature
• D)Variable cooking temperature
• E)Moistness of bacon
• F)Kitchen burns
• G)Flavor of bacon

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