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djyliett
3 months ago
7

Many foods must be refrigerated to prevent spoiling (microbial growth). Explain why honey (which is ∼82% carbohydrate by weight)

resists microbial growth even at room temperature.
Biology
1 answer:
vlada-n [2.5K]3 months ago
7 0

Answer:

-Honey has a high sugar content, comprising approximately 82% carbohydrates, which leads to osmosis when a microbe (like a bacterium or fungal spore) contacts it, drawing moisture away from the microbe and hindering its survival and reproduction.

Explanation:

Antibiotics target bacteria by either killing them or slowing their growth. Honey possesses hydrogen peroxide, which contributes to its antibacterial effects. Its elevated sugar levels prevent the proliferation of some bacterial species.

-Moreover, honey exhibits a low pH. This characteristic helps remove moisture from bacteria, resulting in their dehydration and eventual death.

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