Question

In Antarctica, food rarely gets spoiled. Why?

• A. True
• B. False
• C. The salt-rich air in Antarctica is toxic to microbes.
• D. Faecal matter of migratory birds has antimicrobial property.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

False

Microorganisms thrive most in hot and humid climatic conditions. The temperature in Antarctica remains below zero degree celsius which does not allow the microbes to grow as fast as they would in other places. Hence, food does not get spoiled in Antartica as quickly as it does in other parts of the world.