What happens to microorganisms when they are kept in food with increased salt content?

They become inactive.

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Water moves out of their body.

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They become active.

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The microorganisms grow.

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Solution

The correct option is B Water moves out of their body.
When food substances are kept in salt solution, the salt draws the water content not only from the food substances. The same happens for microorganisms present in the food. The water content in microorganisms oozes out. Microorganisms get destroyed when water in the cytoplasm is lost.

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