NEETChemistryChemistry in Everyday Life
What is the primary role of oxygen in food spoilage?
Options
- AOxygen enhances food flavor
- BOxygen promotes microbial growth in food
- COxygen accelerates chemical reactions that lead to food spoilage
- 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.