Refrigeration helps in food preservation by | CHEMISTRY - CHEMICALS IN FOOD | SolveeIt | Solveeit

Today, August 19

Question

Refrigeration helps in food preservation by

A

Killing the germs

B

Reducing the rates of biochemical reaction

C

Destroying enzyme action

D

Decreasing the size of bacteria.

Answer

Reducing the rates of biochemical reaction

Explanation

Solution

: At low temperature, the rate of biochemical reaction is reduced which stops the growth of bacteria hence preventing the food from getting spoiled.