Question

    Grinding and mixing of foods such as sausage and

    hamburger:
    A Increase the food surface area Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Alter cellular structure Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Distribute contaminating microorganisms throughout the food Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Grinding increases surface area (promoting oxidation), disrupts cells (releasing nutrients), and spreads microbes (e.g., E. coli if contaminated). 

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