Multiple choice

Cooler temperatures ______________ bacteria and enzymes growth.

  1. accelerate

  2. slow down

  3. stop

  4. do not affect
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lower temperatures slow down the metabolic rate of bacteria and the activity of enzymes, thereby delaying food spoilage. They do not completely stop growth or destroy them, which is why refrigerated food can still eventually spoil.

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