Multiple choice

The spoilage of food can be prevented by keeping it in cold storage. Which of the following could be the possible reason for this?

  1. Reduced respiration of bacteria.

  2. Reduced enzyme activity of bacteria.

  3. Reduced enzyme activity in substrate molecule.

  4. More availability of pure oxygen in cold storage.

  5. More availability of digestive enzymes in cold storage.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Enzymatic activity reduces at extreme low or high temperatures. That is why it is advised to store the food at cold places so as to prevent it from bacterial attack.

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