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Assertion (A): Air-tight packed vegetables can get spoiled but air-tight packed dry fruits won't.
Reason (R): Moisture content favours microbial growth.

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A is false but R is true
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The correct option is A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Fruits and vegetables have moisture content in them, whereas, dry fruits don't. The presence of moisture content provides favourable conditions for the growth of microorganisms. Even though the vegetables are packed in air-tight containers, the microorganisms already present in them with the help of moisture content deteriorates the food product. This eventually leads to food spoilage unless they are refrigerated.

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