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What is the primary role of oxygen in food spoilage?

Options

  1. AOxygen enhances food flavor
  2. BOxygen promotes microbial growth in food
  3. COxygen accelerates chemical reactions that lead to food spoilage
  4. DOxygen adds nutritive value to food

Correct answer

C. Oxygen accelerates chemical reactions that lead to food spoilage

Step-by-step solution

Oxygen in food accelerates chemical reactions that lead to food spoilage.

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