CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2000

  • question_answer
    Bacteria cannot survive in a highly salted pickle because:

    A)  the pickle does not contain nutrients necessary for bacteria to live

    B)  bacteria do not get enough light for photosynthesis

    C)  bacteria get plasmolysed and are consequently killed

    D)  salt inhibits reproduction

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Bacteria cannot survive in a highly salted pickle because bacteria get plasmolysed and consequently killed.


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