Which Statement Regarding Rigor Mortis in Fish Is True

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding rigor mortis in fish is true?

• A) Rigor mortis can last anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes depending on the species, temperature, and condition of the fish when caught.
• B) During rigor mortis, the water-holding capacity of the proteins is decreased, which makes fish flesh juicier than that of fish that have not undergone rigor mortis.
• C) Cooking fish prior to rigor mortis results in a tough-textured flesh.
• D) The stronger the rigor mortis is, the more delicate and desirable the texture of the flesh.

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Definitions:

Through

Moving in one side and out of the other side of (an opening, channel, or location), indicating motion from one end or side to the other.

Between

Referring to a position or space that separates two points, objects, or entities.

Complete

Having all the necessary or appropriate parts; fully carried out; thorough.

Decompensation

A failure of the body's compensatory mechanisms to maintain functional stability, leading to worsening symptoms or the development of disease states.