A food item developed an unpleasant smell and taste, and the elders of the house said that the food has "gone bad". In scientific terms, which of the following could have occurred?

Rancidification

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Exothermic reaction

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Endothermic reaction

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Combination reaction

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The correct option is A
Rancidification

Rancidity refers to the spoilage of a food in such a way that it becomes undesirable (and usually unsafe) for consumption. In other words, it is a process which causes a substance to become rancid i.e. develop an unpleasant smell or taste.

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A food item developed an unpleasant smell and taste, and the elders of the house said that the food has "gone bad". In scientific terms, which of the following could have occurred?

The correct option is A Rancidification Rancidity refers to the spoilage of a food in such a way that it becomes undesirable (and usually unsafe) for consumption. In other words, it is a process which causes a substance to become rancid i.e. develop an unpleasant smell or taste.

The correct option is A
Rancidification

Rancidity refers to the spoilage of a food in such a way that it becomes undesirable (and usually unsafe) for consumption. In other words, it is a process which causes a substance to become rancid i.e. develop an unpleasant smell or taste.