Pickles Are Often Preserved in a 20-30% Salt Solution Called

question 60

Multiple Choice

Pickles are often preserved in a 20-30% salt solution called brine. How does this method prevent contamination by microorganisms?

• A) Bacteria can't survive in a hypertonic solution because they lose water.
• B) Bacteria can't survive in hypotonic solutions because of the added pressure of the water they take in.
• C) Bacteria cells are unable to digest the salt, thus killing the cells by starvation.
• D) The high-salt concentration increases the pH of the environment, making it unfavorable for bacteria to live there.
• E) The high-salt concentration creates an isotonic environment that the bacteria cannot live in.

---

Definitions:

Coors

A well-known brewing company based in Golden, Colorado that produces a wide range of beers.

Budweiser

A popular American beer brand known for its lager.

Abductor Hallucis

A muscle in the foot that helps in the movement of the big toe away from the other toes.

Popliteus

A small muscle located at the knee joint, involved in unlocking the knee by rotating the tibia on the femur when the leg begins to bend.