Multiple choice

Food preservation method in which food is exposed to radiation.

  1. Pasteurization

  2. Irradiation

  3. Drying

  4. Freezing

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Food irradiation exposes food to ionizing radiation, such as gamma rays or electron beams, to kill bacteria, parasites, and insects. This process extends shelf life and improves food safety without making the food radioactive.