Question

Food preservation is used _____________.

• A. to improve taste of the food
• B. to prevent the growth of microorganisms
• C. to add adulterants
• D. to remove fat content of the food

Answer 1

The correct option is B to prevent the growth of microorganisms

$\bullet$ Microorganisms grow on food and make it unsuitable for human consumption.
$\bullet$ Food preservation is one of the methods to prevent of growth of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms in food items.
$\bullet$ Food preservation increases its shelf life.