5 Questions
Which process slows or halts spoilage due to the growth of pathogens?
Food irradiation
What is one of the applications of food irradiation?
Sprout inhibition
How does food irradiation act on the target organism?
By damaging the target organism's DNA beyond repair
What happens to the target organism at high enough doses of irradiation?
It does not survive
Why is there controversy in the application of irradiation?
Due to its novelty and association with the nuclear industry
Test your knowledge about food irradiation and its various applications with this quiz. Learn about how this process slows spoilage, inhibits sprouting, delays ripening, increases juice yield, and improves re-hydration. Explore the effects of ionizing radiation on food and understand the benefits it provides.
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