J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2015

  • question_answer
    Bacteria cannot survive in a highly salted pickle because

    A)  salt inhibits reproduction of bacteria

    B)  enough light is available for photosynthesis

    C)  they become plasmolysed and death occurs

    D)  nutrients in the pickle medium cannot support life

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     The high salt concentration in pickles promoter the exosmosis of bacterial cells. These get plasmolysed and die.


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