Question

What will be the effect of large amount of moisture present in food grains during storage?

• A. The organisms present in the food grains will not be able to grow.
• B. The food grains can be stored for a long time.
• C. The enzymes present in food grains may dissolve.
• D. It will increase the rate of decay of food materials.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

It will increase the rate of decay of food materials.

The large amount of moisture present in food grains increases the rate of decay of food materials caused by microorganisms and enzymes