Multiple choice

Sugar syrup is used for the preservation of fruits because it

  1. helps to improve their taste and flavour

  2. drains moisture to inhibit growth of micro-organisms

  3. kills the micro-organisms present in them

  4. mixes well with the fruits

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sugar syrup creates a hypertonic environment around preserved fruits. This high osmotic pressure draws out moisture from microbial cells and fruit tissues alike, inhibiting the growth and reproduction of micro-organisms that cause spoilage.

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