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    Question

    Sterilization using irradiation is done by …….

    A Non-ionizing radiation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Ionizing radiation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Chemical Treatment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Thermal Treatment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Food irradiation is a processing and preservation technique with similar results to freezing or pasteurisation. During this procedure, the food is exposed to doses of  ionising  energy, or radiation. At higher doses, this process kills insects, moulds, bacteria and other potentially harmful micro-organisms.

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