Multiple choice

________ cause food to break down naturally.

  1. Enzymes

  2. Hormones

  3. Bacteria

  4. Microbes

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Enzymes are biological catalysts naturally present in food that drive chemical reactions, leading to natural ripening, aging, and eventual breakdown of the food tissue. While bacteria and microbes also break down food, enzymes are the intrinsic biochemical agents that cause natural self-decomposition.