Which of the Following Statements Is True? (Select All That

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true? (Select all that apply)

• A) Fermentation produces byproducts that raise pH thus inhibiting microbial growth on food.
• B) Desiccation of foods removes water necessary for survival and growth of a cell.
• C) Foods with a high sugar inhibit microbial growth due to the high osmolarity.
• D) Meats and fish can be heavily salted to inhibit microbial growth due to the low osmolarity.

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Definitions:

Kilogram

A base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI), equal to 1,000 grams or approximately 2.20462 pounds.

Milliliter

A unit of volume in the metric system, equivalent to one-thousandth of a liter.

Gram

An alternative definition: A basic unit of weight in the metric system equivalent to approximately 0.035 ounces.

Milliliters

A metric system volume unit that equals one thousandth of a liter.