Which one of the following statements about microorganisms and food is true? Can

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Which one of the following statements about microorganisms and food is true?

Canned food does not spoil because the bacteria that cause spoilage require air to grow.

Beef jerky does not spoil because it lacks organic nutrients that are needed for microbial growth.

Wines are usually produced with the aid of bacteria that occur naturally on the fruit.

The fermentation of sugar to ethanol by yeasts is used to make beer, wine and bread.

Maple syrup can be stored at room temperature without spoilage if it is diluted ten-fold with water.

The correct answer is option D that is the fermentation of sugar to ethanol by yeasts is used to make beer, wine and bread.

Alcohol is metabolic product of yeast and used for making beer, wine and bread.

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