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Question : Honey that has a high concentration of sugar does not decay because

Option 1: bacteria cannot survive in an active state as it is deprived of oxygen

Option 2: it contains natural antioxidant that prevents bacterial attack

Option 3: bacteria cannot survive in an active state in a solution of high osmotic strength as water is drawn out

Option 4: None of these


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Correct Answer: bacteria cannot survive in an active state in a solution of high osmotic strength as water is drawn out


Solution : The answer is bacteria cannot survive in an active state in a solution of high osmotic strength as water is drawn out.

Because of its low water content and strong acidity, honey with a high sugar concentration does not degrade or spoil. These conditions create an inhospitable environment for the growth of most microorganisms that would normally cause decay in other foods, such as bacteria and moulds because they cannot survive in a solution of high osmotic strength as water is drawn out of their cells through the process of osmosis.

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