Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 26 - Applied Microbiology - Self Quiz - Page 864: 8

Answer

(b)

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Foods that are high in sugar concentration resist microbial contamination due to their high sugar concentrations, which create sufficient osmotic pressure that inhibits microbial growth.
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