Which of the Following Represents the Use of Osmotic Pressure

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the use of osmotic pressure as a microbial control method?

• A)bleaching a kitchen counter
• B)salting meat
• C)rinsing a cut with Betadine
• D)Both bleaching a kitchen counter and rinsing a cut with Betadine are correct.

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