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How does osmosis contribute to the preservation of meat by salting and fruits by adding sugar?
Options
- AIt promotes bacterial growth
- BIt causes meat and fruits to become soft
- CIt leads to fruit ripening
- DIt causes bacteria on meat and fruits to lose water and die
Correct answer
D. It causes bacteria on meat and fruits to lose water and die
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph suggests that through the process of osmosis, bacteria on salted meat or candied fruits lose water, shrivel, and die, which helps in the preservation of these food items.