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    • Question

      Salting, as a

      preservative:
      A Retards growth of Staphylococcus aureus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Plasmolyzes bacteria and fungi Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Is used to prevent growth of halophiles Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      High salt concentrations dehydrate microbial cells via osmosis, inhibiting growth (except halophiles). 

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