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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