Physical and Chemical Agents
Sweet and salty foods frequently don't require refrigeration to prevent spoilage because they have

low pH
high concentration of solutes
insufficient nutrients
toxic alkaline chemicals

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Physical and Chemical Agents
Which of the following describes the effect of ionizing radiation on microbes?

None of these
Substantially decreases enzymatic activity, slowing microbial reproduction
Induces electrons and protons to jump out of the molecules of the microbe
Changes the 3-dimensional structure of proteins to a 2-dimen-sional form

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Which of the following is best used for long term storage of microbial samples when carried out properly?

Storage in a refrigerator on an agar slant
Storage on a petri plate at room temperature
Storage in a freezer at -10°C
Storage in a freezer at ultra low temperatures (-70°C)

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